Marama

The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.5% of the population, well above the national average of 17.2%.

While 68.6% of people were born in Australia, 15.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the primary faith for 56.9% of residents. Only 15.7% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the state and national figures, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 20.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $450, which is far below the national figure of $805. However, a small group of residents earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Health needs are high, with 15.7% of people living with a mental health condition, among the highest for its level. Nearly 10% of residents need help with daily activities, well above the national figure.

Community spirit is evident in the 22% of residents who volunteer, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.1% of people providing such support.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

One-parent families make up 38.9% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. On average, there are 2.1 people per home, slightly lower than the national figure.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $4,000, which is far above the state average of $1,500.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a 104-minute drive to the city. While there are some public transport stops, 100% of public transport users rely on the bus.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 81.8% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 90.9%, far above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.