Horse Camp

The area is far older than the national figure, with 31.7% of people aged 65 or over. This is consistent with a much lower proportion of children under 15 compared to most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the rest are primarily from England. Only 12.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high number of people report no religion at 44.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 23.6% of residents completing Year 12 and far fewer holding a bachelor degree compared to the state average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with the usual weekly household income at $774, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are significant here; 41.8% of residents have a long-term health condition and 13.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest for similar areas.

A high proportion of the community provides unpaid care (15.7%) and a significant 7% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.3% of the population. The First Nations community here is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 46.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per dwelling, and 33.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is very stable, with 54.6% of homes owned outright and 100% of dwellings being separate houses. Renting is far less common here than across the state.

The area is entirely car-reliant, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.4% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, and the unemployment rate is 17.1%, which is far above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.