Millmerran Woods

The area has a very strong First Nations presence at 17.8%, far above the national figure of 3.2%. It is an older community with few children, as those under 15 make up only 12.5% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English or Australian ancestry are the most common. Only 13.2% were born overseas, which is well below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, putting this area far below the national average for language diversity.

Almost half the community (46.7%) reports having no religion, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 24.2% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very low here, with a typical weekly household earning just $725, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common, as 46.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.2% need help with daily activities, both far above the national average.

Unpaid care is more common than usual, with 13.7% of people providing care, though only 13% volunteer, which is a little below the national figure.

There are 27 First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income of $437 is a little below the national figure.

Almost half of households are couples without children, and 27.8% of people live alone, which is higher than the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 66.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most are separate houses, though they tend to be small, with few having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport available and 81.8% of workers commuting by driving.

About 34.7% of residents moved here in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The job market is struggling, with an unemployment rate of 21.4%—far above the national figure of 5.1%—and a workforce mostly employed as labourers.

With no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, the area is completely car-dependent.