Darkan

The community is older than most, with 23.5% of people aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure. About 4% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a rate slightly higher than the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English (43.9%) and Australian (37.7%). Only 10.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

About 39.6% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.4%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal income is $953, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is well below the national figure at $1,321 per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.6% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11.9% of the population.

Volunteering is very common here; 37.3% of residents volunteer, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a lower rate of unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

There are 15 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 41, which is far older than the national typical age of 24 for First Nations people.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.1 people. This is consistent with the fact that 34.0% of people live alone, a rate well above the national figure.

Housing is very affordable and secure, with 52.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at just $151.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a 130-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops. Despite this, 22.0% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, as only 25.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 51.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 64.3%, while the unemployment rate is very low at 1.6%.

Darkan is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 54.7% of homes are within walking distance of groceries.