Kununoppin

The population is far older than the national average, with 30.6% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 in the area, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the state figure at 8.2%.

Over 22% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for nearly 80% of the community. While 8.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, no residents speak little or no English.

A large majority of residents, 65.3%, report having no religion. This is far above the state and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 9.1% having completed Year 12. Most qualified adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $492. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 44.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 16.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 20% of people providing care, which is well above the state average. Conversely, very few people are caring for children, consistent with the lack of young people in the area.

First Nations residents are older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 43. Their typical personal income is $450, which is a little below the national figure.

Living arrangements are unconventional, with 46.7% of people living alone and 37.5% in one-parent families. This helps explain why there are only 1.6 people per home, well below the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 70% of homes owned outright. This is far above the state figure, and the typical weekly rent of $110 is among the lowest in the country.

Cars are essential, as 15.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state average. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

About 32.7% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average.

Only 24% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, as there are no grocery stores or schools within a 15-minute walk. However, all homes are within walking distance of health services and parks.