Palmer

The community is notably older than the state and national average, with 41.9% of people aged between 45 and 64. Children under 15 make up only 14.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.5% of the population, which is far below the state and national levels.

English is the primary language here, with 93.0% of people using it exclusively. Only 1.9% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

More than half of the community (51.2%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 36.8% completing Year 12, both far below state and national figures.

Income levels vary widely; while 25.9% of households earn over $3,000 a week, the typical weekly household income of $1,263 is well below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, with 35.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 14.0% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 27.3%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, at a rate well above the national average.

First Nations people in Palmer are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 15, and their typical personal income is well below the national figure.

One-parent families are very common here, making up 23.6% of households, which is well above the national average. About 27.2% of people live alone.

Nearly every home (98.8%) is a separate house, and 87.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 8.6% of households renting their home.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commute using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

While 62.3% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area has seen a 60.0% increase in the crime rate over five years, with property damage being the most common offence.

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