Minlaton

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 36.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.0%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at 7.7%. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 0.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (47.8%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.2%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 34.2% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,046, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 42.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 11.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 28.1% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher than usual 28.1% also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is smaller than most similar areas, with a typical age of 12, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. A high number of people live alone (31.8%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (95.4%), and many are owned outright (45.9%), far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The town is highly car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. While there are some bus stops, it takes a typical 22-minute walk to reach the nearest one.

The population is very stable, as only 24.1% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working age residents are less active here, with only 44.9% working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries are agriculture, retail, and health.

Overall recorded offences are lower than most areas, although the crime rate has seen a very large increase over the last five years.

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