Robe

The typical resident is 55, making the area far older than most, with 31.3% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up just 13.2% of the population, a figure that fell nearly 10 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 84.7% of the population born here. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, at 3.2%, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the community (49.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and rose 19 points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.5%.

About 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in similar areas but far below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, making up 36.5% of the highest qualifications.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly income being $1,216. Both family and household incomes have fallen significantly since 2011.

People with a long-term health condition make up 30.0% of the population. However, the area has a much lower proportion of people needing help with daily activities (4.2%) and those with mental health conditions (7.6%) compared to most areas.

Robe has a very high rate of volunteering at 34.9%, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most areas, at 28.0%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per dwelling. Nearly a third of residents (31.0%) live alone, and couples without children are the most common household type at 49.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses (95.9%) and a high rate of home ownership, with 46.5% of homes owned outright. Most homes are large, with 85.5% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is not used for commuting, and 63.2% of people drive to work. Working from home is more common here than in most similar areas, at 11.8%.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.2% of the population.

Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 48.7%, though the unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%. Many people work in accommodation and food services (20.6%) or construction (13.6%).

Almost everyone (96.1%) lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, though no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services. The overall walkability score is 4.3, which is somewhat walkable.