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Amity Point
1 km²
Far older than the national average, Amity Point is a quiet residential area where the typical resident is 58. It is a small community of 425 people with a growing number of seniors and a strong presence of homeowners. Most residents live in detached houses and a high proportion have no religious affiliation. The area feels like a peaceful retreat, with very few children and a population that is largely born in Australia.
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This is a senior-heavy community where 37.4% of people are aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.3% of the population, which is much lower than most other areas.
The population is overwhelmingly Australian born, with 73.9% born here. Only 11.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, with 87.1% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
A majority of residents, 50.6%, report having no religion. This is far above the Australian figure of 38.9% and represents a significant increase since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 33.4% of residents having completed Year 12. About 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $945 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 39.5% of the population. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.
Volunteering is more common than the national average, with 17.7% of people helping out. The area also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most areas.
Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home. This is well below the national average and consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 32.4% of households.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, and 47.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Weekly rents are about the same as the national average at $350.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one in the area commutes using public transport.
Movement into the area is steady, with 34.8% of residents moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in the 2021 census.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state. Those who are employed often work in accommodation and food services, or as labourers.
The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries. However, there is no public transport or health services within a 15-minute walk.