Rodds Bay

The area is exceptionally old, with a typical age of 60 and 45.1% of residents aged 65 or over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. There are no children under 15 living here, making it one of the lowest areas for youth in the region.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the state or nation, with only 8.3% born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home for 96.2% of the population. No one in the community uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 57.1% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.6% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than typical, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 39.8% finished school at Year 10.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure of 20.2%.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 38.3% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, while 5.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 34.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the state average. A higher proportion of residents served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

There are four First Nations people in the area. Their typical age of 44 is much higher than the national figure of 24, and their household income of $3,750 is far above the state average.

Households are smaller than usual, with only 1.9 people per home. Many residents live alone (27.9%), and the most common family type is a couple without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 67.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is also much lower than average, with a typical weekly cost of $185.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have two vehicles, and 72.3% of working residents drive to work.

The community is very stable, with only 16.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While 66% of the workforce is employed full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and no residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.