Adventure Bay

This is an exceptionally old community, with 46.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 3.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.9% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 48.2%, followed by Australian at 37.6%.

English is the primary language here, with 89.0% of people using it at home. Only 2.3% use another language, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the community (49.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a relatively well-qualified population, with 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the state average.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,023 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 47.7% of people. This is far above the national average, with arthritis being the most reported condition at 30.3%.

Residents are active in their community, with 22.6% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.9% of people providing such support.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is 63, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are generally small, with just 1.8 people per household. Many residents live alone, accounting for 42.7% of households, which is far above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 66.7% of homes owned outright. The vast majority of dwellings are separate houses (95.8%), and renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. While 54.8% of workers drive, 12.3% work from home.

About 33.8% of the population moved here in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the national trend.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 40.6%. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6. While most homes are near a park, no one can walk to groceries, health services, or a school within 15 minutes.