Walker Flat

This is a very old community where the typical resident is 61, far older than the national figure of 38. Over half the population are seniors, and there are no children under 15 living here.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 92.4% of the community. While 6.5% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, no one reported speaking little or no English.

Half the population report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.7%.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in the rest of the state, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.2% of residents finished Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical household earning $816 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 40.2% of people, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 21.7% of residents.

Residents are very active in their community, with 25.9% volunteering, far above the national rate. Many also spend significant time on unpaid housework, with 36.5% doing 15 or more hours a week.

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

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 55.6% of people live alone and typical homes are small, with only 1.7 people per household.

Home ownership is very high, with 73.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Nearly all homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $213.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are two bus routes, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

Migration is relatively common, with 35.6% of the population moving into the area in the last five years.

Only 40% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those who are employed work mainly in agriculture, manufacturing, and retail.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no schools, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for most residents.