Elliston

The area has a strong presence of both children and seniors, with 23.7% of the population aged 65 or over. It is also home to a First Nations community that is well above the state average at 5.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common heritage groups.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.7% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population, 45.1%, identify as Christian. Another 42.1% report no religion, which is well above the national figure.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with 43.3% of residents completing Year 12. The local school is a government facility that serves a small student body.

Incomes are lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,166 a week. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.7% of people living with a long-term condition. Around 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high, with 32.8% of people giving their time, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common than in most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 9. Personal incomes for First Nations residents are far above the state and national averages.

Living arrangements vary, as 33.3% of people live alone while 54.2% are in couples with children. Homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household.

Home ownership is high, with 46.9% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents of $200 are far below the national figure.

The town is almost entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops. Only 4.5% of the workforce works from home, much lower than the national average.

The population is stable, with far fewer people moving into the area over the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 43.9%. Local jobs are concentrated in health care, agriculture, and public administration.

The area has a middle-of-the-road overall offence rate. Property damage and motor vehicle theft are more frequent than in most areas, while theft is much lower.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.3. While some residents can walk to health services or groceries, very few have access to public transport within 10 minutes.