Nangeenan

The area is far older than the national figure, with 28% of residents aged 65 or over. This shift is reflected in the families, as children under 15 make up only 14.7% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (65.3%), though 17.3% were born overseas, a figure that remains far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 77.3% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Forty per cent of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas; only 5.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher and 30.5% finished Year 12, both of which are far below state levels.

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are a little below the national and state averages.

While 29.3% of people have a long-term health condition—which is a little above the national figure—no one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Additionally, 33.9% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the state average.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age is 72, far older than the national average of 24. Their typical household income is $2,124, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most are family households, with 66% being couples with children, while only 13.6% of people live alone.

Every home in Nangeenan is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 59.1% of residents owning their home outright, far above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has a motor vehicle. Some residents work from home (11.8%), which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 10.8% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 26.5% of workers. Full-time employment is far below the state average at 41.2%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.