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4,999 or less
135 km²
A noticeably older population defines the community of 4,999 or less, where the typical resident is 45. This area has a high proportion of seniors, with 25.4% of people aged 65 and over, and many residents live alone. It is a largely Australian-born community with a modest growth in population and a strong preference for detached housing. The neighborhood feels established and stable, though typical incomes are well below the national figure.
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Residents are older than most across Australia, with the 65-and-over group growing to 25.4% since 2011. This shift is mirrored by a decline in children under 15, who now make up 17.0% of the population.
The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 11.4% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the primary language for 91.0% of the community. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.3%, which is well below the national figure.
A large proportion of the community reports having no religion, at 48.8%. This figure has risen sharply by 22 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 13.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people completed Year 12 between 2011 and 2021.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,163. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest for similar areas.
Health challenges are common here, as 37.0% of people have a long-term health condition. This helps explain why 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities, one of the highest rates for this level.
Community spirit is evident through volunteers, who make up 17.1% of the population. There is also a higher than average number of people who have served in the Defence Force.
Living alone is common, with 31.2% of people in single-person households. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the area's older age profile.
Detached houses are the norm for 91.2% of homes, far exceeding the national average. Home ownership is also strong, with 39.0% of houses owned outright.
Most people rely on cars, with 70.6% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute, at just 0.9%.
The population is relatively stable, though recent overseas arrivals rose to 10.4% by 2021. About 38.5% of residents moved house in the last five years.
Working or looking for work is less common here than nationally, at 53.0%. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is slightly higher than the national figure.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 88.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only about half of the residents can walk to health services within 15 minutes.