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Remainder of State/Territory
982,165 km²
A far older population than the national average defines the Remainder of State/Territory, where the typical resident is 47. This expansive area is largely made up of established households, with many residents owning their homes outright and very few people moving in or out. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with a strong culture of volunteering and a deep connection to the land, reflected in the high number of people working in agriculture.
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The area is notably older than most, with 20.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 7.4 points since 2011. In contrast, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 17.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 11.2% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 88% of the population. Only 4.7% of people use another language at home, a much lower rate than in most other areas.
A large number of people report having no religion, accounting for 46.8% of the community. This figure has risen by 19 points since 2011 and is well above the national figure.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with 44.6% of residents having completed Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 14.8% since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,491, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Higher earners have increased, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 11 points since 2011.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, at 7.6%. About 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average.
Volunteerism is very high, with 25.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, as 13.6% of people provide unpaid care.
Families are generally larger than in other areas, with an average of 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are among the lowest at this level, making up only 8.2% of households.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.3% of dwellings. Home ownership is very strong, with 46.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.7% of people commute via public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, with only 1.6% having none.
This is a stable community where few people move, with only 25.8% moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than average at 6.3%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 24% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is much lower than most areas.
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. Only 4.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 1% are near health services.