Rosebery

The typical resident is 48, making the community far older than the Australian average. Children under 15 make up only 12.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage mostly list English, Scottish or Irish ancestry. Only 12.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national rate.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, a figure well below the state and national averages.

About 46.3% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.4%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $962, which is well below the state and national figures. However, a higher-than-average 12.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here, with 37.9% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes 15.8% with a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.

The town has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas. However, volunteering is lower than the state average, and far fewer people care for children unpaid.

The First Nations community is a prominent part of the town, with 11.7% of people speaking a First Nations language. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 39.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 46% of people live alone—far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.9 people.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 47.2% own theirs outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $150, far below the national figure.

The community is almost entirely reliant on cars, as no one commutes via public transport and 0% of the workforce works from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.3% of residents having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Mining is the dominant industry, employing 38% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the national average, the unemployment rate is also very high at 14.6%.

The town is somewhat walkable, with many residents within a 15-minute walk of health services, parks and groceries. However, public transport access is very poor, with some residents facing a 79-minute walk to the nearest stop.