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This is a very old community, with 35.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.2% of the population, a figure well below the Australian average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.8% of people born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by nearly 90% of the population, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents (55.6%) have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 23.4% completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $715, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 43.4% of people, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most reported condition.

The community has a high number of former Defence Force members (7.1%) and people doing significant unpaid housework (29.2%), though far fewer people care for children compared to the state average.

Five First Nations people live here, with a typical age of 56, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Many people live alone (43.2%), and the typical home is small with just 1.9 people, well below the national figure of 2.5.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses and pay much lower rent and mortgages than the national average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport, despite a long drive time of 89 minutes to the city.

About 32.8% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is less common here, with only 37.1% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, well above the national figure.

The area has a much higher rate of theft and burglary than most similar areas, and the overall crime rate has risen by 75% over five years.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.6, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.