Napier

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While seniors make up 21.6% of the population, children under 15 are also well represented at 21.6%, a rate well above the Australian average.

Most people were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 43.1%. While 16% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. Only 2.6% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

More than half the population, 50.6%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.2% of the population, which is far below the national average. Qualifications are often in engineering and health.

Typical weekly family income is $2,150, which is about the same as the national figure. Typical personal income is $750, also remaining close to the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Residents are exceptionally active, with 28.3% volunteering, a rate far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families with children are common, making up 55% of households. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 53.1% of homes owned outright. While typical mortgage payments are around $1,867, weekly rents are far lower than the national average at $175.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 20.8% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, as 27.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is very active, with 68.9% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 36.1% of people.

Napier is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.