Scamander

The area is far older than most, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 28.3% of the population. It also has a higher share of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of the community reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average and far above the national average.

Qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $910 a week. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national rate.

Health needs are high, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

Local participation is high in some areas, with a well-above-average 28.2% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up a larger group than in about 75% of similar areas, though their typical personal income is much lower than most areas.

A high number of residents live alone—33.5%—which is well above the national figure. Consequently, the typical home is smaller, with only 2.1 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is strong, with 49.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, though they are smaller than the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. While most homes have at least one vehicle, the walk to the nearest public transport stop is much longer than in most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.5% of people having moved in the last five years, a rate well above the state average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is a little above the national figure.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While most people can walk to a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school.