Cadell

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This older profile is reflected in the low number of children, with only 6.9% of the population under 15, a figure far below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots primarily list English, German, or Scottish ancestry. Only 11.9% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.8% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%, and it is very rare to find anyone who speaks little or no English in the area.

Religious affiliation is less common here than in other similar areas, with 27.8% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest in the region, with only 20.3% of people completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $866, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with 24.7% affected. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 12.8% of the community.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest at this level, far below the state and national figures. However, the area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar places.

First Nations people make up a little more than the national average at 5.3% of the population. This group is far older than the national First Nations average, with a typical age of 36.

The community is defined by small households, with 38% of people living alone—a figure far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home contains only 2.1 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 48.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of just $145.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. The drive time to the city is long, averaging 108 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 12.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Workforce participation is among the lowest at this level, with only 26.6% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area has seen a sharp rise in crime over the last five years. Assault and burglary rates are much higher than in most similar areas, and motor vehicle theft is among the highest at this level.

The town is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. This results in a walkability score far below the state average.