Lower Turners Marsh

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the national figure. It has a very strong First Nations presence at 14.3%, which is well above the state average, though there are no residents aged 65 and over.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no one born overseas. Those with an identified ancestry most commonly list English, Australian, Irish, or Scottish heritage.

Everyone in this area speaks only English at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

Half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average but far above the national figure.

A high 32% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. However, far fewer people completed Year 12 compared to most other areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is well above the state figure. In contrast, typical personal income is $664, slightly below the national figure.

While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 17.9%.

Unpaid care is very common, with 32% of people providing care and 44% doing significant unpaid housework, both of which are far above national figures.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 34, which is far older than the state and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, making up 75% of families. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $115, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is very remote, with a 147-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 14.8% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

This area has a very active workforce, with 68% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above both the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.