Millicent

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with children under 15 making up only 14.8% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 3.3% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Australian and English ancestries are the most common, accounting for 44.9% and 43.2% respectively.

English is the dominant language, used by 91% of people at home. Only 3.3% of residents use another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

More than half of the population (53.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.4%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $980 a week. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.8% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. This is reflected in the 9.9% of residents who need help with daily activities, a rate much higher than most areas.

Local residents are more active in volunteering than those in most other areas, with 20.7% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.6% of people providing such support.

There are 167 First Nations people in the area, and this group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 20.4% and typical personal incomes far below the national figure.

Living arrangements are unique, as 36.1% of people live alone, which is far above the national average. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 86% of homes being detached. Housing is relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents of $175 and monthly mortgage payments of $902, both far below the national figures.

Reliance on cars is almost total, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are a few bus routes, the typical walk to a stop takes 33 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.3% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (49.0%) compared to the national average. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, manufacturing, and retail trade.

The burglary rate is higher than most areas, though the overall crime rate has fallen by nearly 20% over the last five years. Assault and property damage are the most frequent offences.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 63.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far above the state average. However, access to groceries and parks by walking is lower than the state average.