Island Plantation

The population is notably older, with a typical age of 50 and 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over, both well above state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 20% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.5% born here and only 5.8% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home for 94.2% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This makes the area far less linguistically diverse than the rest of the country.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 38.1% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,333 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state and national norms.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.4% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent, affecting 19.4% of residents.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 29.4% volunteering, which is far above the national average. There is also a strong tendency to provide unpaid care for children and the home.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of zero people in some counts, and the typical age of those identified is far younger than the state average at just 4 years.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Over half the community consists of couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and 57.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon, occurring in only 13% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, with 38.9% owning two.

The community has seen some movement, with 35% of residents arriving in the last five years, though this is well below the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 71%. However, the unemployment rate of 6.1% is also higher than the national average.

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