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Orroroo
2 km²
An older population sets Orroroo (L) apart, where the typical resident is 55, far older than the national figure of 38. This small community has aged significantly since 2011, with seniors now making up nearly a third of the population. It is a stable, predominantly Australian-born own-home settlement with a high rate of volunteering. The area's character is defined by its quiet residential nature and a strong reliance on local services within walking distance.
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The community is far older than most areas, with 32.9% of people aged 65 and over. This trend is reflected in a sharp drop in children under 15, who now make up only 13.0% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 54.1%. Those with no religion make up 36.4%, a figure that is lower than the state and national averages.
Qualifications have risen since 2011, with 34.7% of residents completing Year 12. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher remains far below the national figure.
Typical incomes are well below those seen across Australia, with the usual household earning $970 a week. Only 5.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health needs are high in this older community, with 40.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 10.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 31.6% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. This sits alongside a higher-than-average rate of people providing unpaid care.
Living arrangements are often small, as 36.5% of people live alone. One-parent families are very rare, making up only 5.0% of households.
Home ownership is a dominant feature, with 54.8% of houses owned outright. Renting is uncommon at 11.5%, and typical weekly rents of $168 are far below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as no one commutes by public transport. About 10% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, accounting for 19.7% of jobs. While 50.8% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average.
The area is very walkable, with 87.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. This includes nearly 90% of homes within easy reach of health services and parks.