Georgetown

About 19.3% of residents are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas. The typical person is 39, and a notable 15.7% of the population are in de facto relationships, a figure well above the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with 81.1% born here. Only 5.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 82.7% of the population. Very few people use another language at home (1.2%), and nobody reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.1%. Those with no religion make up 25.2% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 36.3% completing Year 12. The local school is small and exclusively government-run.

Typical personal weekly income is $919, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,420, which is a little below the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas. Only 18.9% have a long-term health condition and 5.1% have a mental health condition, both of which are well below the national figures.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.5% of people helping out, far above the national rate of 14.1%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children compared to most areas.

There are 15 First Nations people in the community, who have a typical age of 37, making them far older than the national average. Their typical personal income is $725, which is well above the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied, as nearly 40% of people live alone, far above the national figure. While 51.9% are couples with children, one-parent families are less common here than in most areas.

Most people live in separate houses (86.0%), and 32.3% own their home outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

Cars are essential, as there is no public transport available. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 17.9% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work (67.3%). The economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as public administration and safety.

The town center is very accessible, with 85.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a range of amenities. This includes a high number of nearby parks, schools, and health services.