Sultana Point

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 33.3% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 18.5% of the population, which is much higher than similar small areas, though still well below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

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

About 44.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 33.3% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 18.5% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $687 a week and no one earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Many residents face health challenges, as long-term health conditions are far above the national average at 48.1%. Mental health conditions are also well above the state figure at 14.8%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 37% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. This high level of engagement is also seen in the 10% who served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are very small, with an average of 1.4 people per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.

Rent and mortgage payments are lower than the national average, with typical weekly rent at $230 and monthly home loans at $1,475.

The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes available, meaning residents must walk 40 minutes to the nearest stop.

The population is very stable, as only 14.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 40.7% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as there are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, though everyone lives within 15 minutes of a park.