Sanderston

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 47. About 19% of people are seniors aged 65 and over, and a high 25% are in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (5.1%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 49.4%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity.

A very high 69.6% of residents report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

About half of the adults (49.3%) completed Year 12, though the 13.2% who hold a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $725, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.7% of people. This includes a higher than usual rate of mental health conditions at 12.7%.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.5% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is very small, with no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the general population count.

Homes are generally smaller, with a typical size of 2.0 people, and 33.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house. While no one rents, 58.3% of households have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments at $867, which is far below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 75.8% of workers driving to work. However, 33.3% of people work from home, a rate far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 22.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 69.7%, and there is no unemployment. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Sanderston is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.