Quairading

Seniors make up 39.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This age profile is reflected in the low number of children, who make up only 13.7% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. Only 11.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 71.1% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and none of the residents reported speaking little or no English.

The community is more religious than the national average, with only 30.5% of people reporting no religion compared to 38.9% across Australia.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 23% of residents completing Year 12. A typical adult here is far less likely to hold a bachelor degree than the state average.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $949 a week. Only 4.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national rate of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here, as 33.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high, with 20.9% of people giving their time, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, very few people are caring for children unpaid.

First Nations people make up 10.3% of the population, which is well above the state average. This group faces significant financial gaps, with a typical personal income of $359, far below the national figure.

Nearly 40% of people live alone, a figure far above the national average. Homes are generally small, with just 2.0 people per home on average.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.8% of houses owned outright. Most people live in separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $137.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, and no one reported commuting by public transport. It is a long way from the city, with a typical drive time of 118 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most areas. Despite this, recent arrivals from overseas are well above the state average.

Agriculture is a major industry, employing 22% of the workforce. While full-time employment is high, only 30.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

The town is reasonably walkable, with 88.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services. This is far above the state average, though public transport remains difficult to access on foot.