Stansbury

The community is far older than most, with the typical resident being 61 and 41.3% of people aged 65 or over. This explains why children under 15 make up only 13.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 83.9% of the population shares this birthplace. English is the most common ancestry at 48.4%, followed by Australian and Irish roots.

English is the primary language here, with 92.9% of people using it at home. Only 1.5% of residents use another language, which is far below the state and national averages.

About 44.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 48.1%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 32.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $937 a week. Only 6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.4% of people living with a long-term health condition—among the highest at this level. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 19.4% of residents.

Volunteering is very high, with 34.9% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This community also sees a much higher rate of unpaid care and housework than most areas.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those identifying as First Nations are typically older than the state average, with a median age of 34.

Homes are generally smaller, with only 2.0 people per home. This is consistent with the aging population, as 34.3% of people live alone and 59.3% of families are couples without children.

Home ownership is very strong, with 58.2% of houses owned outright—far above the national average. Almost all homes are separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most areas, the walk to the nearest stop can take 28 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working age residents are fewer here, with only 38.6% of adults working or looking for work. Those who are employed often work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.5%.

Recorded offences are lower than in most areas, though the crime rate has risen by 18.2% over the last five years. Property damage is the most frequent type of offence reported.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.2. While many residents can walk to groceries or a school, no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services.