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George Town
105 km²
A significant gap in typical incomes and qualifications separates George Town from the rest of the state and nation. This community is noticeably older than the Australian average, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. It is a place where many people live alone or in one-parent families, and a high proportion of the population manages long-term health conditions. Despite these challenges, it is a walkable area where most homes are within easy reach of parks, schools and groceries.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. It is a larger-than-average community for its level, with a First Nations population that is a little above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.
More than half of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the state figure and far above the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly household income is $901, which is far below the Australian figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, as the rate of long-term health conditions is far above the national average. About 10.3% of people need help with daily activities, one of the highest rates for this level of area.
Unpaid care is a common feature of local life, with a much higher than average share of people providing such support. The area also has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other areas.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though it faces significant hurdles with an unemployment rate of 19.8%, which is well above the state and national figures.
Living arrangements are varied, with a much higher than average share of people living alone. One-parent families are also very common, at 23.6%, which is well above the national figure.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, though typical weekly rents are far below the national figure. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.
Cars are the primary way to get around, though 9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national average. Working from home is far less common here than across Australia.
About a third of residents have moved in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.
Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 13.0%, well above the state and national rates. Manufacturing is the most common industry for local workers.
The area is quite walkable, with 96% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also reach groceries, schools and health services on foot within 15 minutes.