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Remainder of State/Territory
221,913 km²
A steady rise in the typical age of residents has shaped the Remainder of State/Territory, where the usual person is now 47. This is a mature, predominantly home-owning community with a population of over 428,000 people. It is distinguished by a high proportion of seniors and a very strong preference for detached housing. Life here is largely car-dependent, reflecting a spacious and settled character that differs from the more urban parts of the state.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a significant 21.2% of people aged 65 and over. While the population has grown by 7.6% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 16.9%.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, both at around 40%.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 4.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
A large number of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure and has risen by 18 points since 2011.
While the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 17.3%, this remains well below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $1,978, and the share of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen sharply since 2011.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 4.6%, which is a little below the national figure. About 29.2% of residents have a long-term health condition.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 20.5% of people pitching in, although this is down from 2011.
Family sizes are larger than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with a low rate of people living alone, which is well below the national figure.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 98.1% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 47.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.
Reliance on cars is nearly universal, as only 1.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. Only 0.4% of people use public transport to get to work.
The population is very stable, with a much lower share of people moving in the last five years compared to most areas.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, with an unemployment rate of 2.9%. Agriculture, forestry and fishing are key industries for 17.8% of the workforce.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0 and very few homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.