Julatten

The community is significantly older than the state and national averages, with seniors making up 25.7% of residents. There are few children, and only 13.6% of the population is under 15, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the main language for 82.8% of people. While more residents use another language at home compared to similar areas, this figure is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

A little more than 43% of the population reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.5%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 39.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes in Julatten are much lower than the national figure. The typical household earns $1,136 a week, and only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more, which is far below the state average.

About 8.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. However, those with a long-term health condition are fewer than in most similar areas.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 28.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Conversely, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up about 5% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is far older than the national average at 48 years, and their household income is well above the national figure.

The community is split fairly evenly between couples with children (44%) and couples without (42.7%). About 24.8% of people live alone, which is consistent with the state average.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are separate houses, though they tend to be smaller than the state average.

Cars are essential here, as 93.5% of homes are separate houses and there are no public transport stops. About 60% of people drive themselves to work.

The population is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.1%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, agriculture, and construction.

Julatten is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.