Milang

The community is far older than the national average, with seniors making up 31.2% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the state figure at 11.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and while 16.8% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary tongue for 89% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

A majority of residents—52.7%—report having no religion, which is well above the state and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 35.8% completing Year 12, far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns $858 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high, as 36.4% of people have a long-term condition and 9% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Residents are more likely to volunteer (22.1%) or provide unpaid care (15.4%) than people in most other areas, though they are less likely to care for children.

There are 26 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 27, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Single-person households are very common at 37.6%, far above the national average, and homes are typically smaller with just 2.0 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is strong, with 43.5% of houses owned outright, and the vast majority of residents (93.2%) live in separate houses.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 70.5% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops within the community.

Around 33.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, and 9.3% arrived from overseas, though both figures are well below the national average.

Working age adults are less likely to be employed or looking for work (46%) compared to the state, and the unemployment rate of 6.2% is a little above the national figure.

The overall crime rate is much lower than most areas, and recorded offences have fallen by 44.1% over the last five years.

While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks and groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent due to a total lack of nearby schools, health services and public transport.