Quorn

The area has a high proportion of First Nations people at 13.1%, which is far above the state and national figures. It is a significantly older community, with 31.3% of residents aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up only 13.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Scottish, Irish, and German.

English is the primary language for 86% of the community, and very few people use another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and almost no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 45.3% of residents report no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.1%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.7% of residents completing Year 12. Just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are well below the national and state figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,017. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 34.7% having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 8.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Quorn has a very high rate of volunteering at 25.7%, far above the national figure. It also has a much higher share of former Defence Force members than most similar areas.

The First Nations population is larger than in 91% of similar areas. While the unemployment rate for First Nations people is lower than the state and national figures, typical household income is well below the national average.

The community has a high number of people living alone (38.6%) and one-parent families, both of which are far above the national figures. Consequently, the typical home is smaller, with only 2.0 people per household.

Detached houses are the norm here, and 43.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state figure. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

Most people drive to work, though the area has a higher rate of public transport use for commuting than most similar areas. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and only 7.9% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than across Australia.

The typical working or looking for work rate is much lower than in most areas, at 49.3%. Common industries include health care, accommodation and food, and public administration.

Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, particularly property damage, burglary, and assault. The crime rate has risen by 45.7% over the last five years, which is much higher than in most areas.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.