Trayning

This is an older community where the typical age is 56, far older than the state and national averages. It has a very small proportion of children under 15 (5.4%) and a First Nations population of 12.5%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (73.2%), and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. The proportion of people born overseas is 13.4%, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language here, with 83% of people using it only. Only 2.7% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion (46.4%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.6%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 19% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $739, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 50% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. About 10.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

The community has a strong history of service, with 5.8% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national rate. Volunteers make up 19.2% of the population.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, and they are far younger than other residents with a typical age of 16. Their typical personal income is $749, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Many people live alone (45.5%) or in couples without children, which helps explain why the typical home only has 1.8 people. One-parent families make up 33.3% of households, far above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also very low, with a typical weekly rent of just $120.

The town is almost entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. While most homes have vehicles, 7.3% of households have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the state average.

Around 31.9% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is relatively high at 63.2%, though only 43.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The most common industries are health care, accommodation, and public administration.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, though there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. This makes the area mostly car-dependent.