Saddleworth

Seniors make up nearly 30% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 12.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 11.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religion is split almost evenly, with 44.7% identifying as Christian and 43.5% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this type of area, with a typical weekly household income of $894. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 41.8% of people, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 8.7% of residents who need help with daily activities.

The community is highly active in unpaid work, with 30.5% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 21.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.0 people. About 35.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national average of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 95.9% of which are detached. Ownership is strong, with 46.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Cars are essential for most, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are a high number of bus stops for the population size, most residents still rely on their own vehicles.

The community is very stable, as far fewer people moved house in the last five years compared to the national average. However, recent overseas arrivals are well above the national figure at 23.2%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a major industry, employing 19.7% of the workforce. Only 49.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The overall crime rate is lower than in most areas, though the rate of motor vehicle theft is much higher. Property damage is the most common type of offence reported.

Saddleworth is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents can walk to a school or park, but there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.