Brookhampton

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 50. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of the community, while children under 15 are well below the national average at 13.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.5% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for over 90% of the population.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of the community reports no religion, at 55.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Academic qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 42.8%.

Typical household income is $1,812 a week, which is about the same as the state average. While typical incomes are steady, the area has a higher-than-usual share of households earning over $3,000 weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 1.6% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Community spirit is evident in the high rate of unpaid work, with 28.4% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Unpaid care and volunteering are also well above the national average.

The First Nations community is small, but typical personal income for these residents is far above both the state and national figures. The typical age for First Nations people here is 20, which is noticeably younger than the national average.

Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much less common than in most other areas, making up only 5.6% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 38.1% of homes owned outright, and weekly rents are far below the national average at $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Not a single home is without a motor vehicle, and most households own two or more.

The community is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national average at 6.6%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.