Horseshoe Bay

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the national average at just 10.3%.

The area has a high proportion of overseas-born residents at 27.7%, matching the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 85.1% of residents, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. About 9% use another language at home, which is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

A majority of the community has no religion at 55.2%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.7%.

About 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual household earning $1,067 a week compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions affect 30.3% of people, slightly above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition reported at 13.1%.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.9% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

There are 15 First Nations people living in the area. Their typical personal income is $725, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes are generally small, with 2.1 people per household. Nearly half of all homes are occupied by couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most people live in separate houses, though they tend to be smaller than average.

Most residents rely on cars, though 3.5% commute by public transport. About 4.7% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving into the area in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.5% of the population.

Many residents are retired, as only 51.7% are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is much higher than the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.2. While many homes are within walking distance of a park, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.