Port Paterson

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. De facto relationships are very common here, occurring at a rate far above the national average.

The population is almost entirely born in Australia, with 0.0% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% use another language.

People with no religion make up 67.1% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant affiliation at 19.2%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree and only 27.8% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $1,666 a week, which is a little above the state figure. However, people earning $2,000 or more a week are well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.3% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national figure.

Volunteering is very low at 4.8%, among the lowest for its level and far below the state average. Conversely, people providing unpaid care are a little above the national figure.

The First Nations community is older than the national typical age of 24, at 28 years. Median personal income for First Nations people is $724, which is well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house with three or more bedrooms. While 33.3% are owned outright, another 33.3% are rented, which is well above the state figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area, though the rate of full-time work is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in health care or education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport, parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.