Rita Island

The population is notably older than the state and national average, with 25% of residents aged 65 or over. This contributes to a smaller proportion of children under 15, who make up only 10.5% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Christianity is the most common faith, held by 63.4% of residents. The proportion of people with no religion is 22.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a much lower proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (4.7%) compared to the national figure of 26.3%. Only 23.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the typical Australian level.

Typical family income is $2,083 per week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, typical household income is $1,395, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

While 22.7% of people have a long-term health condition, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most other areas.

About 15.3% of residents are volunteers, which is a little above the national figure. People providing unpaid care make up 12.7% of the population.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, a figure that is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are generally smaller, with 2.2 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. About 30.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Detached houses make up 95.6% of all dwellings, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than most areas.

Residents rely heavily on cars, as 73.6% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops in the area. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 17% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 61.5%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.