Scottsdale

The typical resident is 47, which is noticeably older than the state figure of 42. Seniors make up 27.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%.

Most people here were born in Australia, and only 7.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.9% of residents. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, which is well below the state average.

About 45.6% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is nearly as common at 44.5%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household income being $965, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.1% of people having a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most other areas, with 21.3% doing so, well above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 86% of similar areas. The typical age for First Nations residents is 36, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. A high number of people live alone, at 33.5%, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Detached houses are very common, making up 93% of homes. Rent is well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly rent of $210.

Most people rely on cars for work, and only 0.4% use public transport. Driving times to the city are among the highest for similar areas, averaging 159 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.8%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, fishing and retail trade.

The town is very walkable, with 79.4% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Access to groceries and health services is far above the state average.