Inkerman

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 28.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.9%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 8.4%, far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Italian.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of the community. While 9.2% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the national average.

The community is strongly religious, with 72.3% identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are low compared to other areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.5% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,291, well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and the typical personal weekly income is a little below the national average at $677.

Mental health conditions are reported by 3.4% of residents, well below the national average of 8.8%. Heart disease is the most common long-term health condition, affecting 11.8% of people.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas, which is consistent with the older age of the population. About 14.8% of residents volunteer.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 49, which is far older than the national average of 24.

About 46.9% of households consist of two people, and a little over 45% are couples with children. People living alone make up 20.4%, well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 46.9% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $180, far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. About 18.6% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 24.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 74.3% of people working full-time. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.