Riverton

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 57 and 37.7% of the population aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.7%), and those born overseas make up 12.1% of the population, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 91.9% of people using it only at home. Only 1.7% of residents use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (44.8%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common at 46%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,388. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 41.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 12.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 26.9%, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also more common here than in most areas.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 39, which is far older than the state and national figure of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. A high proportion of people live alone (35.3%), and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses (94.2%), and 47.8% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $230, which is far below the national figure of $375.

Cars are essential for travel, as no one commutes by public transport. While there are 7 public transport routes, the average walk to the nearest stop is 25 minutes.

About 35.6% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.8% of the population, which is far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (42.9%) compared to most areas. The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 23.4% employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The overall crime rate is much lower than in most areas. Theft and property damage rates are also among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.