Popanyinning

Popanyinning is much older than the national average, with a typical age of 52 and nearly 31% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.5%, which is well below the state figure of 19%.

English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common here. About 19.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas but far below the state average of 32.2%.

English is the main 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%.

The community is split almost evenly between those who identify as Christian (47.6%) and those with no religion (44.2%), with the latter being well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with 45.1% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,275 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 34.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.6% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above state and national levels.

The town has a strong spirit of service, with 20.7% of residents volunteering and 5.5% having served in the Defence Force, both of which are well above the national average.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 46, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 32.2% of people living alone—well above the national average—and a typical household size of 2.2 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 57.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average at $200.

The area is car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Public transport use is nonexistent for commuting, and the drive time to the city is 112 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 34% of the workforce. Full-time employment is high at 63.8%, which is well above the national average.

The town is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.8. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.