Innot Hot Springs

The area is far older than the national average, with 30.7% of people aged 65 and over. This contributes to a much lower proportion of children under 15, who make up only 9.5% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 77.2% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

Religion is more common here than in many other areas, with 40.2% identifying as Christian and a lower-than-average 33.9% reporting no religion.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 3.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and far fewer people completing Year 12 compared to the national figure.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning just $787 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

A higher number of people live with long-term health conditions or need help with daily activities compared to the rest of the state, though mental health conditions are much less common.

More people do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework than in most areas. There is also a notably higher rate of people who have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical age of 50 that is far older than the national figure of 24.

The area has a very high number of people living alone, at 40.5%, and a much higher proportion of one-parent families than most other areas.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 40.5% are owned outright. Typical rents and mortgage payments are far below the state and national averages.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Around 22.4% of workers operate from home.

The population is very stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.

While full-time employment is higher than average, the unemployment rate is among the highest at 16.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or mining.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.