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499 or less
352 km²
Low typical incomes and high home ownership mark the community of 499 or less. This is an ageing population where the typical resident is 48, far older than the national figure. While the population has shrunk by 10% since 2011, the area remains a stable place to live with very few recent overseas arrivals and a strong proportion of people who own their homes outright. It is a largely residential area where many people live alone or in separate houses.
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The community is significantly older than most areas, with 24.3% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population helps explain why more people need help with daily activities compared to the national average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.6% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.2%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than most other areas. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest proportions seen at this level, and very few people speak little or no English.
Over half of the population identify as Christian, while 37.9% have no religion. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011, bringing it about in line with the national figure.
Educational qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 5.6 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,227 a week. Only 13.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than the national average.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of residents. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported issues.
Volunteering is more common here than across Australia, with 17.5% of people participating. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care and performing housework than in most other areas.
People living alone make up 29.8% of the population, which is well above the national average. Households tend to be smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.3 people.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.8% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 45.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
Most people rely on cars, and only 0.6% commute by public transport. However, working from home has become more common, rising to 14.1% since 2011.
The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common here.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 51.4%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, social assistance, and construction.
The area is considered somewhat walkable, with 81.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. About half of all residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.