Ethelton

The population is slightly older than the state average, with 18.3% aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.9% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 18.6% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 86.1% of residents. While 11.0% use another language at home—much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A striking 53.9% of residents have no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.7%.

Educational attainment is relatively high, with 21.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. More than half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,345, which is lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure of $1,746. However, personal weekly incomes are about the same as the national figure at $787.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.4% of people reporting a long-term condition. This includes a mental health condition rate of 12.5%, which is well above the national average.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 4.3%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Volunteering rates are around the middle for its level at 16.5%.

The First Nations community is older than the state average, with a typical age of 38. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 38.7% of people living alone—far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 21.0% of households.

Rental properties are more common than usual at 30.4%, while homes owned outright are much less common than in similar areas. Most homes are separate houses, though they tend to be smaller, with only 67.5% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is among the highest for this level, and 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas. The drive time to the city is very short, averaging just 16 minutes.

The area is relatively stable, with 32.9% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also far less common than in the state overall.

Full-time employment is higher than most similar areas at 60.1%. While the unemployment rate of 7.1% is higher than the national average, the workforce is concentrated in health care and manufacturing.

The overall recorded offence rate is higher than most similar areas, with theft and property damage being the most common issues. However, the crime rate has fallen by 47.7% over the last five years.

This is a very walkable area, scoring 7.9 out of 10. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.