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The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 52 and over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. Children under 15 are very rare, making up only 6.2% of the community.

Most people were born in Australia, and those with listed ancestry are predominantly English (36.9%) or Australian (16.9%).

English is the main language for 83.1% of residents, and very few people use another language at home compared to the state average.

A majority of residents report having no religion (56.9%), a figure far above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 21.7% of people completing Year 12 and just 6.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very low, with the typical household earning just $485 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Daily living is more difficult here than in most areas, as 7.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 19%, though very few people provide unpaid care for others.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, though their typical personal income of $440 is a little below the national figure.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 71% of people living alone and a very high number of one-parent families (54.2%).

Rental properties are common, and the typical weekly rent is just $80, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of the country.

Only 31% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but no one lives within 15 minutes of groceries or health services.