Ardrossan

The typical resident is 61, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This older profile is reflected in the high number of seniors and a much lower percentage of children under 15 compared to the rest of the state.

Most people were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English, German, or Scottish. Only 10.9% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with 90.4% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the community, 49.0%, identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 41.4%, which is a little above the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 29.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $844 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common, as 45.2% of people have a long-term health condition—a figure far above the national average. Consequently, 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.

The town has a strong volunteering spirit, with 26.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There are also more people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community consists of 22 people. Their typical personal income of $489 is a little below the national figure, and the typical age is 37, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are often small, with a typical home having only 1.9 people. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 38.0% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are also well below the national figure, typically costing $228 a week.

Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. While most homes have at least one vehicle, the drive time to the city is quite long at 94 minutes.

About 30.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also low at 2.2%.

Working age participation is among the lowest at this level, with only 37.1% of adults working or looking for work. Those employed are often in health care, retail, or manufacturing.

The overall crime rate is lower than in most areas, and the burglary rate is among the lowest at this level. However, the crime rate has risen by 7.4% over the last five years.

The town is quite walkable for daily needs, with 87.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Access to health services is also far above the state average.