Spencers Brook

The community is much older than the national figure, with 22.6% of people aged 65 or over. First Nations people make up 15.5% of the population, which is far above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 59.5%.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. While 8.3% of people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the main faith for 63.1% of residents. A far lower proportion of people have no religion (27.4%) compared to the state and national figures.

The area has much lower levels of formal qualifications than most other areas, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.4% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $737, which is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the state figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 46.4% of people have a long-term health condition, and 10.7% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer (24.0%) than those in other areas. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in the rest of the state.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 8 years, and they earn a typical personal income of $1,074, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Living alone is very common, with 59.5% of people in single-person homes. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.8 people, well below the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 59.5% are owned outright. Renting is non-existent here, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is much lower than the national figure at $867.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. About 14% of the workforce works from home.

Residents are very settled, as only 21.3% have moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

The area has no unemployment. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the state average at 62.8%, with many people working in health, social assistance, and agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.