Finniss

The community is much older than the state and national figures, with 27.6% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 16.0% of the population, this is slightly lower than the Australian average.

About 15.0% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though well below the state and national averages. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with 95.6% of people using it at home. Only 1.0% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of residents have no religion (54.9%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.0%.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average of 22.7%. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,406, which is about the same as the state figure. However, those earning $3,000 or more per week are much rarer here than in most other areas.

A higher proportion of people live with a long-term health condition (31.7%) compared to most similar areas, and this is well above the national average of 27.7%.

The area has a high rate of unpaid care and housework, with 28.5% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most similar areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is 31, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 24.

Families with children are common, but one-parent families are much rarer here than in most similar areas. About 24.8% of people live alone.

Every single home in Finniss is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 44.0% owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than most areas. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate of 7.5% is a little above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The rates of assault and theft are much lower than most similar areas, though the rate of motor vehicle theft is much higher.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.