Connellys Marsh

The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical resident aged 69 and no children under 15. It also has a First Nations population of 7.5%, which is well above the national figure.

English ancestry is common here at 70%, and 22.5% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the state average.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there is no linguistic diversity compared to the rest of the country.

Nearly half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 21.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 52.5% of people have a long-term health condition, and 22.5% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national average.

Volunteerism is very high at 33.3%, far above the national figure, and 23.8% of people provide unpaid care.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 67 is far older than the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes are small, with a typical size of 1.9 people, and 31.8% of residents live alone.

Housing is very stable, with 86.4% of homes owned outright and 100% of the properties being separate houses.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, which is necessary as there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 25% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.

Only 28.6% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average and likely linked to the high number of seniors.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.