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Quorn
21 km²
A significantly older population than most similar areas defines Quorn (L), where the typical resident is 53. This community has grown by 17% since 2011 and is marked by a strong presence of seniors and a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state average. While the area is largely residential and car-dependent, it is distinguished by high rates of volunteering and a high proportion of homes owned outright.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 31.9% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 13.3% of the population, a figure that has risen 13 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (6.3%) than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language used at home for 85.9% of residents. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
People with no religion make up 45.1% of the community, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen 24 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose 9.6 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $989, which is far below the national figure. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result much lower than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 9.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.
Volunteerism is very high at 25.5%, far above the national figure. This community also has a much higher proportion of people who served in the Defence Force (5.1%) than most areas.
People living alone make up 39.6% of households, which is far above the national average. Consequently, homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home.
A high proportion of homes are owned outright (44.2%), and most are separate houses. Rent is much lower than the state average, with a typical weekly rent of $200.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.7% of people commuting by public transport. Only 2.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also few at 4.2%.
Adults working or looking for work make up 47.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Common industries include health care, accommodation, and food services.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3, far below the state average. Only 38.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities.