Exeter

The population is older than the national figure, with 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 19.2% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has strong English and Australian roots. Only 13.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

More than half of the population (50.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.4% completing Year 12, both far below the national figures.

Typical incomes are low; the typical household earns $1,216 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.2% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is quite common, with 19.5% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. About 3.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $450 is below the state and national figures.

A large number of people (31.1%) live alone, which is well above the national average. However, 52.4% of households are couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.6%), with a high proportion of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state.

Most people rely on cars, as 70.5% drive to work and only 5.2% work from home. Public transport use is very low at 1.2%.

The community is relatively stable, though 35.7% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far less common here than in the rest of Australia.

Full-time employment is higher than the state average at 58.8%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools. However, very few homes are within a short walk of a park.