Nubeena

Seniors make up 27.1% of the population, making the area much older than most and far older than the national figure. There is also a notable First Nations community, at 7.1%, which is well above the Australian average of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Scottish or Irish. Only 10.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 86.6% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.8%, which is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion at 56.1%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 29.2%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.8% of people completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. However, there are many schools per child, which is much higher than most areas.

Incomes are very low here; the typical household earns $796 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a much lower share than across Australia.

Health challenges are common, with 36.8% of people living with a long-term condition, well above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, as 10.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a strong feature of local life, with 24.2% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care at 15.9%.

First Nations people in Nubeena are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47. While 7.3% speak a First Nations language, Year 12 completion is among the lowest at 16.1%.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 39.1% of people living alone, far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.0% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, though typical rents of $200 are far below the national average.

The area is car-dependent, with 54.6% of workers driving and 0% using public transport to commute. While there are 10 public transport stops, it takes 45 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

About 32.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment rates are much lower than most areas, with only 44.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.3. While health services are relatively accessible, many homes are far from parks and schools.