Bolivar

The community is far older than the national figure, with 41.7% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the very small number of children under 15, which is far below both the state and national averages.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 17.4% of people were born overseas, this is well below the state and national figures.

About 8.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with 40.6% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the state average.

Education levels are far below the national figure, with only 14.5% of people completing Year 12. Only 4.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much lower than most areas.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $756. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 10.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and volunteering are much lower than in most areas. However, 7.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $699 is well above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements are unusual for the area, with 56.6% of people living alone. This is far above the national average and helps explain why homes are typically small, with only 1.6 people per household.

Housing is dominated by non-traditional dwellings, and 55.3% of homes are owned outright. While rental rates are much higher than most areas, the typical weekly rent of $240 is well below the national figure.

Public transport use is well above the national average at 8.2%. Similarly, 14.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

Migration is a notable feature, with 35.5% of the population being recent arrivals from overseas. This is far above the national average of 14.5%.

Job numbers are low, with only 31.9% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 14.7%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area experiences high rates of crime, particularly theft, which accounts for 80.2% of offences. Rates of burglary and motor vehicle theft are also among the highest at this level.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.7. While residents are well above the national average for access to health services and groceries, very few live within walking distance of a school.