Port Broughton

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 43.4% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 12.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.1%), and the community has a far lower proportion of overseas-born residents compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with 92.7% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.1% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Over half the community identifies as Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.5% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $997. Only 9.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 44.6% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 14.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very strong, with 29% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $387, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home. This is linked to the high number of people living alone, who make up 37.1% of all households.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most people live in separate houses, and weekly rents are well below the national average at $235.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a very long drive time to the city of 125 minutes. No one uses public transport to commute to work.

About 34% of residents moved in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is small, with only 39.6% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. Many of those employed work in health care or agriculture.

The overall recorded offence rate is much lower than in most areas, though the crime rate has risen by 13% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 44.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.