Deviot

The population is far older than the national figure, and those aged 65 and over make up 37.3% of the community. This is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below both the state and national figures.

While 71% of people were born in Australia, the proportion of those born overseas is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 47.4%.

Most residents speak only English, though the proportion using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 55.7%, which is far above the national figure and well above the state average.

The community is highly educated, with 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and about the same as the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,226 a week, which is lower than in most similar areas and well below the national figure. However, nearly 10% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.3% of residents affected. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 17% of the population.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.7% of people participating, a figure far above the national average. This high level of community spirit exists alongside a very low rate of people caring for children unpaid.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is far older than the state or national average, with a typical age of 60.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 30.1% of households.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and very few people rent. Mortgage payments are also much lower than in most similar areas, typically around $1,100 a month.

While the area has a high number of public transport stops per person, no one uses them to commute to work. Instead, most people drive, and 13.9% work from home.

Migration into the area is relatively low, with 31.1% of people having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is smaller than in most similar areas, with only 50.6% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.