American River

The community is far older than most areas, with 40.7% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 7.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 22.9% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with 88.9% of residents using it at home. Very few people use another language (3.2%), and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents report no religion at 55.0%, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.4%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national figures, with only 39.3% of residents having completed Year 12. However, a higher than usual 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $831 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 41.1% of people. This is far above the national figure, with arthritis and mental health being the most frequent conditions.

Volunteering is very high at 31.9%, far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a higher than usual rate of people doing unpaid housework, while very few care for children.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household income is among the lowest at this level at $450.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 39.7% of households.

Ownership is very high, with 57.4% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national figure.

While most people use a car to get to work, the area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people. However, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.7% of people moving house in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 38.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. The unemployment rate is high at 10.2%, and many residents work in accommodation and food services.

The area has a low number of recorded offences, with a rate of 714 per 100,000 people. All recorded offences were related to assault.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. Most residents can walk to a park or public transport stop within 15 minutes.