Preston Beach

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 62 and 47% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 6.3%, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

About 20.1% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A little over 42% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the state average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.7%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas; only 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, compared to the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the state, with a typical weekly household income of $850 and personal income far below the national figure at $510.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteerism is well above the national figure at 19.3%, and 5.4% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most similar areas.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations person here is much older than in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 48.

Many people live alone here, representing 39.6% of households, which is far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 1.8 people per household.

Home ownership is very strong, with 52.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than in other areas.

The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 122 minutes. Most people rely on cars, as there are no public transport stops in the area.

About 34.1% of people have moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than in the state, at only 30.7%. The unemployment rate is 11.5%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.