Elizabeth Town

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 51. This trend is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below the national figure.

About 15.1% of people were born overseas, which is about the same as the state average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the dominant language here, with 93.6% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, a figure that is far below the national average.

A large majority of residents, 58.5%, have no religion. This is among the highest proportions for this level and far above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 33.9% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Incomes here are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,187, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 39.5% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is high at 22.7%, well above the national average. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than people in most other areas.

First Nations people make up 6.4% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Their typical personal income is $366, well below the national figure.

Single-person homes are common at 30.2%, and there is a higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and over half are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

Cars are essential for getting around, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Every single home in the area owns a motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.9% 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, and the unemployment rate of 7.2% is a little above the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.