Lunawanna

The community is far older than most, with 27.1% of people aged 65 and over and very few children. Many residents are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.

While 70.8% of residents were born in Australia, 16.7% were born overseas, which is slightly higher than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 81.9% of the community. About 5.6% of people use another language at home, though no residents speak little or no English.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 56.3%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 28.5%.

The area is highly educated, with 31.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Incomes are generally low; the typical weekly household earns $817, which is far below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas, at 25.0%. Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue reported.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 22.4% and a very high number of former Defence Force members. Many people also provide unpaid care, well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up about 4.9% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 40, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 40.7% of people living alone and very few children. This explains why the typical home has only 1.8 people, among the lowest for its level.

Home ownership is high, with 50.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost all residences are separate houses, though they are smaller than typical homes in the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 43.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 48.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Many residents work in accommodation and food services.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.