Carlton River

The community is a little younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 42. It has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 20.6%, which is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and nearly half have English ancestry. About 11% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion at 55.6%, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

About 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state figure. However, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.

Typical household income is $1,352 a week, which is about the same as the state figure but well below the national average of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas at 11.8%. Overall, 32.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 8.7%, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering rates are well below the state figure.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Typical personal income for this group is $725, which is well above the national figure.

Family life is varied, with 49.2% of households being couples with children and 15% being one-parent families. Typical home size is 2.4 people, matching the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, far exceeding the national average. While many own their homes, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $383, which is well above the state figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement, with 36.6% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is a little above the national average.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.