Emita

The population is far older than the national figure, with 33.9% aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 10.2% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.1% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning no one in the community uses another language, which is far below the national figure.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 62.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 32.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 72% completing Year 12, both figures being far above the state average.

Typical household incomes are lower than most areas, with a weekly figure of $1,375. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national trends.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 52.5% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 22% of residents, which is far above the national figure.

This is a highly active community where 56.6% of people volunteer, a rate far above the national figure. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Emita have a typical personal income of $949 and a household income of $2,624, both of which are far above state and national figures.

Nearly half of residents (46.2%) live alone, which is far above the national average. This contributes to a lower number of people per home than in most areas.

Every home in Emita is a separate house, and 57.7% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $215, which is well below the national average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute.

The community is very stable, with only 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 27.3%, although the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.