Southend

Southend is far older than the national average, with 22.3% of people aged 65 or over. A high number of residents are in de facto relationships, reaching 20.9%, which is well above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.7% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 66.1%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 36.3% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the state average, though the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 25.6%, which is well below the state figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.1% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid care is also more common than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Southend are noticeably older and earn far more than those in the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $1,624.

Homes are generally smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home, and nearly 40% are couples without children.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, and a huge 58.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very rare at only 5.7%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle and no residents using public transport to commute.

The population is quite stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Work is centered on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, though the number of people working or looking for work is well below the state average.

Rates of assault, burglary, and motor vehicle theft are all much higher than in most similar areas, and the crime rate has risen significantly over five years.

Southend is very car-dependent, with almost no access to schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, although 84.4% of homes are near groceries.