Premaydena

The area is far older than the national figure, with 33.8% of people aged 65 and over. This shift toward a senior population is reflected in the low number of children, as those under 15 make up only 7.2% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia (71.9%), and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Australian, and Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home.

More than half the population (51.1%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 32% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state figure of 21.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,274, which is well below the national figure. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 10.8% of people need help with daily activities and 15.8% have a mental health condition, both of which are among the highest figures for similar areas.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 32% volunteering and 19.2% providing unpaid care, both figures being far above the national average.

First Nations residents in the area are far older than the national typical age, with a median age of 62 years and a typical personal income of $900.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 1.9 people, and 34% of residents live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 62.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

Car dependence is total, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. However, 30.9% of the workforce works from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.4% of people having moved house in the last five years.

Fewer people here are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state, with 25.5% of the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.6, as most homes are far from shops, health services, and public transport.