Shackleton

First Nations people make up 7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is older than most, with a typical age of 42 and a small proportion of children under 15.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.3% of people born overseas, far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below national trends.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 28.3% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $1,140, well above the national figure. Family and household incomes are also higher than the state and national averages.

Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and no one needing help with daily activities compared to the national average.

Volunteer rates are a little above the state figure at 18.1%. However, very few people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in the rest of the state, with a median age of 31. Their median personal income is also far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Couples with children make up 60% of families, while very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 96% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Over half the residents own their homes outright, and typical rents are much lower than the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 18.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 71.8%, far above the national figure. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in transport and warehousing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.