Patersonia

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is also notably younger than the state average, with 20.6% of residents being children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far less common here than across the rest of the country.

English is the main language used at home for 86.6% of residents, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

A high proportion of the community—58.8%—reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.6% completing Year 12.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the state figure, though there are very few high earners, with no households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 21.3% and a very strong connection to the Defence Force, with 8.6% of people having served.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 39 and personal incomes that are well above the national figure.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and a high number of couples with children.

Every single home in Patersonia is a separate house, and 88.6% of these have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 45.7% owned outright and no one renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least two vehicles and there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community has seen significant movement, with 38.8% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in the state average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Walking is impractical here, as the area has a very low walkability score and no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.