Section of State Range · Area profile
10,000 to 19,999
17 km²
A far older population than the national average marks 10,000 to 19,999, where the typical resident is 49. This community has seen a significant downturn in size, losing 60% of its people since 2011. It is a place where many residents are older, often living alone in their own homes. With a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence and a notable trend toward having no religion, the area has a distinct social character that differs sharply from the rest of Australia.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 27.6% of people aged 65 or over. This is reflected in a shrinking population that has fallen by 60% since 2011, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 8.7%.
Most residents were born in Australia (84.5%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at just 9.0%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 91.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.
Nearly half the population (48.8%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This is a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose 21 points since 2011.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 32.4% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.9%, which is far below the national average.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,070 a week. Only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the lowest for similar areas.
Health challenges are common here, as 38.2% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, with 8.6% of people needing help with daily activities.
The community is active in volunteering, with 18.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force.
Living arrangements are often small, with a typical home holding 2.2 people. This is driven by a high number of people living alone (32.9%), a figure that is well above the national average.
Home ownership is strong, with 42.8% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Rent is also well below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $250.
Residents rely heavily on cars, with 71.9% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting (0.5%), and only 5.4% of people work from home.
The community is relatively stable, with 33.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also few at 7.9%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (50.1%) compared to the national average. Full-time employment has fallen since 2011, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national figure at 5.5%.
The area is somewhat walkable, with over 85% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While most people can reach public transport or groceries on foot, only 35.9% are within walking distance of health services.