Ansons Bay

The community is far older than the national figure, with 54.8% of people aged 65 and over and no children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.5% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (75.8%), though 11.3% were born in New Zealand. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, each accounting for 43.5% of the population.

English is the only language used at home for 87.1% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the national figure for people using another language at home.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 58.1%. Those with no religion make up 25.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 17.7% of residents completed Year 12, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $714, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 50% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 17.7%.

Volunteering is high at 25.8%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong connection to military service, with 12.5% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 77. Their typical personal income of $374 is well below the national figure of $540.

The area is dominated by people living alone (40%) or couples without children. This explains why homes are small, with a typical size of just 1.6 people per home.

Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, with 86.7% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. No one in the community is renting.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport routes or stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.4% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 24.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below both the state and national figures. This reflects the high proportion of retirees in the area.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.