Taunton

The community is far older than the state and national average, with seniors making up 22.8% of the population. Children under 15 are rare here at just 7.0%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national rate of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 57.9%, while those with no religion make up 35.1%, which is well below the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 25% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Income is much lower than in most areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $537 and no one earning $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 43.9% of people, though none currently need help with daily activities.

While very few people provide unpaid care, 34.6% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure of 20.7%.

The First Nations population is very small, and those who are present are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 71.

Many people live alone (39.1%) or in couples without children, and one-parent families are far more common here than in most areas.

Every home is a separate house, and 65.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $220.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops nearby. This is consistent with a high number of vehicles per home and 36.4% of workers working from home.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, but those who are employed often work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.