Minnipa

The community is far older than the national figure, with 20.1% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 6.3% compared to 3.2% nationally.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with only 7.5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 33.9% of people reporting no religion, well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 34.1% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,124 a week. However, 10.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 25.3% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state figure of 31.0%.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 34.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47. Household incomes for this group are among the lowest at $725.

Homes are smaller than usual with only 2.0 people per dwelling. This is partly because a much higher proportion of people live alone (35.3%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is mostly stable and affordable, with 50% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rent is also among the lowest in the country at $110 a week.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 23.8% owning three.

The population is very stable, with only 15.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Nearly half of the workforce (47.3%) works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher than the state average at 63.5%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.3, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.