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Arno Bay
2 km²
A much older population than the national average defines Arno Bay, where the typical resident is 57. This small community of 219 people has seen a significant increase in seniors, with 36.1% now aged 65 and over. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born area where most people own their homes outright and live in detached houses. The community is characterized by a slower pace of life and a strong tendency toward volunteering and unpaid care.
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The area is far older than the state and national figures, with the typical age rising by 9 years since 2011 to reach 57. Seniors now make up 36.1% of the population, a figure that rose 17 points over the last decade.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 7.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average. No one in the community speaks little or no English.
About 44.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 12 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure, while Christianity is also common at 44.7%.
Qualification levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 27.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Household incomes are much lower than the usual Australian figures, with a typical weekly family income of $1,262. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 39.7% of people. This includes a mental health rate of 14.6%, which is among the highest for similar areas.
Volunteering is very common, with 27.5% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also well above the national average at 31.5%.
Living arrangements lean toward smaller households, as 34.4% of people live alone. This is well above the national figure, and the typical home holds just 2.1 people.
Home ownership is very high, with 48.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are far below the national average at $200.
The community relies heavily on cars, with 75% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport to commute. Very few homes—just 3.3%—have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, as only 24.6% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7% and fell 10 points since 2011.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a major employer for 25% of the workforce. However, the unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is well above the national figure.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, but no homes are within walking distance of a school or health services. The overall walkability score is slightly below the state average.