Lucindale

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 47 and 21% of people aged 65 or over. People in de facto relationships are also well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language for almost everyone, with the proportion of people using another language at home being far below the state and national figures.

Over half the population report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average and far above the national figure.

Qualification levels are far below the national average, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and agriculture is the most common field of study.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, and the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and a mental health condition rate that is well below the state and national figures.

Volunteerism is a standout feature here, with 39.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the state and national figures. Unpaid childcare is also a little above the national average.

The First Nations community is small, but typical personal and household incomes for these residents are well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very strong, with 49.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than usual, typically costing just $150 a week.

The town is entirely dependent on cars; there are no public transport stops, and no one commutes using public transport.

The population is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which accounts for 44.1% of jobs. Full-time employment is well above the state and national averages.

The assault rate is higher than most areas, and the overall crime rate has seen a very large increase over the last five years.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.