White Beach

The area is far older than the rest of Australia, with a typical resident aged 62 and a very small population of children under 15. About 5.5% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the state figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English, Australian, or Irish ancestry make up the largest groups. About 12.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1% of people using another language at home. This is well below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of residents (49.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and similar to the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 35.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are very low, with the usual weekly household earning $808, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 44.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.3% need help with daily activities. Both figures are among the highest for similar areas.

The area has a high rate of volunteers (20.3%) and a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 7.7%. Unpaid care is also common, though very few people are caring for children.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 54, which is far older than the national figure for First Nations people.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 42.9% of people living alone. This is far above the national average and contributes to a low typical household size of 1.7 people.

Home ownership is high, with 50.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, though they tend to be smaller than average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

Movement into the area is relatively high, with 40.8% of people moving in over the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working rates are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 39.5% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also far below the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no one can reach groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.