Bower

The population is notably older than most areas, with 19.5% being seniors. However, children under 15 make up 22% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by German and Irish.

English is the only language spoken in the home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

A very high 78% of residents have no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are low, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Half of the residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $866 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one earns $2,000 or more per week.

The area has a very high need for support, with 24.4% of people needing help with daily activities, far above the national figure of 5.8%.

Giving back is common here, as 20% of people volunteer and 26.7% provide unpaid care, which is far above the national average.

First Nations people make up 14.6% of the population, which is far above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 63, far older than the national figure of 24.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with no one-parent families recorded. Households are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.

Living conditions are tight, with 0.9 people per bedroom, which is a little above the national figure. Monthly home loan payments are very low at $375.

The area is extremely isolated, with no public transport stops and a drive time of 148 minutes to the city.

The community is very stable, with only 17.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Job activity is very low, as only 30% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Bower is entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.