Nugent

The typical resident is 41, making the area a little younger than the state average. There are fewer children under 15 here than in most similar areas, and 19.7% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.1% of the community, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 84.6% of people, though 6.0% use another language at home. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

More than half of the community (52.1%) has no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 27.4%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 30.0% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household income is $1,199 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of people. This includes 12.8% with arthritis and 7.7% with a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very high, with 28.7% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 19.1% of residents provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than the state average with a typical age of 33. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 15.9% of households. A large number of people (36.6%) also live alone.

Every home in Nugent is a separate house, and 46.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the community is currently renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops, and the drive time to the city is 95 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 15.0% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 66.1%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in construction, retail, or administrative support.

Nugent is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.