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499 or less
547 km²
A vast and car-dependent landscape, 499 or less covers over 540 square kilometres of largely residential land. The community is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47 and a growing number of seniors. It is a place where Indigenous identity is strong and housing is predominantly made up of detached homes. While the population has shrank slightly since 2011, the area remains a quiet region with lower typical incomes and a high proportion of homeowners.
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Indigenous residents make up 18.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The area is much older than most, with 23.1% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the main language for 79% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in many similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian. About 35.7% of residents report having no religion, though this figure has risen by 16 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people completing Year 12 has risen since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,159, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a standing that is much lower than most similar areas.
Residents are more likely to have a long-term health condition than the national average, and 6.6% of people need help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid housework is much higher than most areas. There is also a stronger presence of former Defence Force members compared to the national average.
Single-person households are common, with 30.6% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most similar areas.
Detached houses make up 92% of all homes, and 40.3% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $175.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 1.1% of people using public transport to get to work. Far fewer people work from home compared to the national average.
The population is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than the national average.
About 50.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is a little above the national average.
Most of the area is car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.1. While many homes are near a park, very few are within a short walk of public transport.