Nome

Nome is a mature community where the typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 12.2% of the population, a figure well below the state and national averages.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 78.1% of residents born in Australia. The proportion of people born overseas is 9.9%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 87.4% of residents. Very few people use another language at home (3.2%), which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian (53.1%). Those with no religion make up 34.9%, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 38.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,452, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly personal income is about the same as the national average at $782.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. About 30% of residents have a long-term health condition.

The area has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members (8.2%), which is well above the national average of 2.8%. Unpaid housework is more common here than in the rest of the state.

First Nations residents in Nome are noticeably older than those in the state, with a typical age of 30. They have a much lower unemployment rate (0.0%) compared to the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. Nearly half of all households (43.4%) are couples without children.

The area is dominated by detached houses (98.2%), and a striking 49.9% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Renting is uncommon, with only 10.8% of households renting.

Cars are essential here, as there are no public transport stops and almost every home owns at least one vehicle. Very few people work from home (8.9%) compared to the national average of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.9%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is lower than typical. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail.

Nome is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.2. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk for most residents.