Normanville

The population is far older than the state or national average, with 41.4% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the national figure at 12.0%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 51.6% and 35.2% respectively. While 18.7% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.6% of residents. Only 1.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

About half of the community (49.6%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are generally lower than the national average, with 42.6% of residents completing Year 12. Only 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $998 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 40.3% of residents. This is well above the state average and is most often linked to arthritis.

Volunteering is a strong feature here, with 25.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. A high number of residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 29 people. Their typical personal income of $612 is a little above the national figure, and the typical age is noticeably younger at 17.

Homes are typically small, with 2.1 people per dwelling. A higher than average 29.9% of people live alone, and 55.5% of families are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.4% of houses owned outright. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and rental rates are far below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 61.7% of workers drive to work and no one commutes by public transport. Only 2.6% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.9% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than across the state, with only 40.9% of adults active in the labour force. Health care and food services are the main industries.

The overall crime rate is lower than most areas, and the rate of assault is much lower. Recorded offences per 100,000 people are also lower than the norm.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents live far from health services, schools, and public transport.