Port Germein

The community is far older than most areas, with 34.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.4%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 43.8%. About 14.9% of the population were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas.

English is the primary language for 86.7% of the community. Only 1.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state average of 17.8%.

Religion is split almost evenly, with 42.9% of residents reporting no religion and 40.5% identifying as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 28.2% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are far below the national figure, with the usual weekly household income being just $917. Only 4.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 40.2% of people have a long-term health condition, and 7.9% need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 24.3% volunteering, a rate far above the national figure. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 46.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 37.1% of households. Because of the older population, homes are small, with only 1.9 people per home on average.

Housing is very stable, as 53.3% of homes are owned outright and 100% are separate houses. Renting is rare at 8.4%, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $185.

The area is car-dependent, with 68.5% of workers driving to work. While there are several bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 22.3% of people moving in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Working life is less common here, as only 41.8% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is a little above the national average.

The area has seen a huge 275% increase in the crime rate over the last five years. Burglary is a particular concern, with a rate much higher than most similar areas.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.8. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.