Port Albany

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 22.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

About 27.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure about the same as the Australian average. The most common ancestries are English (45.9%) and Australian (42.1%).

English is the primary language for 96.2% of the community, leaving the proportion of people using another language at home far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents report having no religion (60.2%), which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 62.6% having completed Year 12 and 27.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above state levels.

Typical weekly personal income is $830, which is slightly higher than the national figure. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more per week is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 37.6% of residents, though only 3.0% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 32.5% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also well above the state average.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19. Their household and personal incomes are far above the national figures.

People living alone are much more common than in other areas (36.4%), and homes are generally smaller, with a typical 2.1 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical monthly loan payments are far below the state average.

While 10.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average, the area remains car-dependent as no one commutes by public transport.

About 38.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Full-time employment is far below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. While most homes are near public transport, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or schools.