Goroke

The community has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 54 and 33.2% of people aged 65 or over, which is far above the national figure. Interestingly, 21.2% of the population are children under 15, a figure that has risen 12 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, each accounting for 45.2% of the population.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and has fallen nearly 10 points since 2011.

About half of the residents identify as Christian, while 38.9% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 8.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have fallen since 2011.

Incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical household earning $773 a week. This is among the lowest for its level, and typical personal income has fallen by $269 since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is consistent with a higher need for daily assistance, which affects 9.6% of residents.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.4% of people helping out, far above the state average. Unpaid care is also a priority, with 16.6% of the community providing unpaid care and nearly 30% doing significant housework.

Living arrangements are unusual, with nearly half of all people (49.5%) living alone. One-parent families are also far more common here than across the state, making up 26.1% of households.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 54.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Both rents and mortgage payments are among the lowest in the country.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 72.6% of workers driving to work. Public transport is not used for commuting, and 7.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is much lower than the national average, and recent arrivals from overseas are also few.

Full-time employment is higher than average at 61.6%, though the number of adults working or looking for work has fallen 41 points since 2011. Education and agriculture are the most common industries.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Residents also have excellent access to health services and schools within a short walk.