Lucinda

Seniors make up 41.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the state average at just 12.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Italian.

English is the main language for 89.9% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 66.7% of people identifying as Christian. The 23.4% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Formal qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,017, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the national average.

Health challenges are more frequent here, with 38.6% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 7.8% who need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 18.7%, well above the national figure. There is also a stronger presence of former Defence Force members (5.3%) compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with a typical age of 33. About 18.2% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (30.1%) and couples without children (55.0%).

Home ownership is very high, with 63.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is very low at $210.

The area is car-dependent, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, with 47.8% owning two.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.6% 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 (44.5%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Many who are employed work in accommodation and food services or health care.

While 95.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no schools or health services within walking distance.