Swansea

This is a far older community than the national average, with a typical age of 62. Children under 15 make up only 7.7% of the population, which is far below the Australian figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 15.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Most people use only English at home, though 5.4% use another language, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the national average.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.3% have no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 32.6% of people completing Year 12, far below the 58.8% seen across Australia.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas; the typical household earns $929 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.4% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national average of 27.7%.

The area has a strong spirit of service, with 23.6% of people volunteering and 6.1% having served in the Defence Force, both of which are well above national figures.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 39, and a typical personal income of $433.

Homes are generally small, with only 2.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 31.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

The community is dominated by separate houses, 55.8% of which are owned outright—far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Most people rely on cars, as 0.0% of the workforce commutes by public transport. This is expected given the long 126-minute drive time to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 35.0% moving in the last five years and 17.2% of recent arrivals coming from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to the rest of the state. Many who are employed work in accommodation and food services.

The area is somewhat walkable, and residents have easy access to parks and health services, with 81.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.