Lockhart

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 34.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This senior presence is reflected in the marital status, as 13.5% of people are widowed. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has also risen to 6.7%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.3%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (6.7%) than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (1.8%), a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 70.2% of people identifying as such. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 21.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of residents who completed Year 12 has fallen sharply since 2011 to 29.5%, which is far below the national average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical household earning $1,004 a week. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, as 42.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 11.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Volunteering is very high at 28.8%, far above the national average of 14.1%. This community spirit is also seen in the 16.9% of people who provide unpaid care, which is well above the state figure.

Homes are smaller than usual with only 2.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 38.6% of people live alone, a figure far above the national average of 25.6%.

Home ownership is strong, with 52.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $198 is much lower than the national figure.

Cars are the primary way to get around, as 61.6% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport. About 9.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national average.

While most residents are long-term, recent arrivals from overseas have risen to 19.6%. This is well above the national figure of 14.5%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.0%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure, at 48.1%.

The area is very walkable, with 87% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Most residents can easily walk to parks, schools, groceries, and health services, far exceeding state averages for accessibility.