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Raymond Island
8 km²
A significant shift toward an older population has occurred on Raymond Island since 2011. The community is now far older than the national average, with the typical resident being 68 and nearly 60% of people aged 65 or over. This shift is reflected in a high proportion of retirees who own their homes outright and a very small number of children. It is a peaceful, residential setting where most people live in detached houses and a large number of residents volunteer in their spare time.
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The area is far older than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 68. Children under 15 make up only 4.6% of the population, a figure that has fallen 12 points since 2011.
People born overseas make up 19.9% of the community, which is a rise of 13 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.
English is the main language for 91.9% of residents. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Over half of the population (51.6%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen 35 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.
The community is well-qualified, with 41.9% of residents having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.3% of the population, up nearly 10 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $921 a week. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 49.4% of people. This is far above the state average, and 10% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very high at 28.9%, far above the national average. This is consistent with a high number of people providing unpaid care (16.4%) and doing significant unpaid housework.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 1.8 people per home. About 37.1% of people live alone, which is far above the state figure.
Housing is very stable, with 73.5% of homes owned outright and 100% of dwellings being separate houses. Renting is uncommon, at just 7.6%.
Most homes have at least one car, and 21.1% of people work from home. Only 3.1% of residents commute using public transport.
The community is relatively stable, with 29.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Only 28.9% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state figure. The unemployment rate is low at 3.0%.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. While many homes are near a park, almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.