Purnong

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.3% of the community, which is far below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.4% were born overseas, a figure higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language used at home for 72.7% of residents. While 5.5% use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

About 43.6% of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.2% have no religion, which is roughly in line with the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 31.1% of residents reached year 9 or below, and there are no schools within 3km.

Earnings are very low, with the typical household making $860 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 43.6% of people have a long-term health condition, and 14.5% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest rates for this level.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.0% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, though very few care for children.

The First Nations population is very small, and those present have a typical age of 48, which is far older than the state and national figures of 24.

Households are generally small, with only 2.0 people per home. Nearly half are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families.

Every home in Purnong is a separate house, and 61.9% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is low at $200 a week, and typical mortgage payments are much lower than the state average.

The area is highly car-reliant, and every home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are two public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one takes 25 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 27.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average of 60.0%.

Purnong is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.