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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 55 and 34.1% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.0%, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 16.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.

English is the primary language for 84.4% of the population. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

About half of the residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.4%, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.2% completing Year 12, far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $781 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 42.2% of people have a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the area's older population, as 7.3% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 26.8%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar places.

First Nations people make up 7.8% of the population, well above the state average. A striking 39.3% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 48.5% of people living alone and only 1.8 people per home, both of which are among the lowest at this level.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (95.2%), with 49.7% owned outright. Rents are much lower than most areas, typically costing $155 a week.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and a long 136-minute drive to the city.

About 34.0% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most common industry (24.3%). However, only 46.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

The town is very walkable for its size, with 86.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries, far above state averages.