Natone

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. About 5.9% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English or Scottish. Only 11.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with 95.1% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

The community is far more likely to have no religion than the average Australian, with 57.3% reporting no affiliation. Christianity is the next most common faith at 35.4%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 33.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,463, which is about the same as the state average. However, typical personal income is $666, which is a little below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas, at 13.9%. However, the volunteering rate is 12.7%, which is much lower than most other areas.

The First Nations community consists of 17 people, with a typical age of 33, which is far older than the state and national figures. Typical personal income for this group is $449, which is a little below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with a typical 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 56% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 100% of dwellings. Homes are typically large, with 87.6% having three or more bedrooms, and very few people rent.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

About 31.1% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The town is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Aside from a few homes within walking distance of a school, there are no groceries, parks, or health services reachable on foot.