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Augusta
30 km²
A typical resident in Augusta is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 62 years. This retirement-focused community is defined by its high proportion of seniors, who make up 44.2% of the population. Because of this older demographic, there are very few children and a high need for health support. It is a place where many people own their homes outright and spend their time volunteering or caring for others.
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The population is far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with seniors accounting for 44.2% of residents. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 9.9%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
About 20.6% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 90% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (2.4%), a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.
Nearly half of the population (48.1%) report having no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 43.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the national figure.
Typical incomes are among the lowest for similar areas; a typical household earns $869 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Consistent with its older population, 37.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%. People needing help with daily activities are also much more common here (8.2%).
Volunteering is very high at 31.6%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework, while 5.4% have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents are older than the national typical age of 24, averaging 48 years. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure of $540.
Households are typically small, with only 1.9 people per home. Many adults live alone (38.0%), which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.
Home ownership is high, with 53.7% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent is $280.
Most people drive to work, and 40.3% of homes have two vehicles. While there are more public transport stops here than in similar areas, only 1.2% of the population uses it to commute.
About 36.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Working or looking for work is much less common here than nationally, with only 39.0% of adults in the workforce. Many of those employed work in accommodation, food, or retail.
The area is somewhat walkable, though only 34.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents (82.3%) can walk to a park within 15 minutes.