Elliston

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure. However, children under 15 make up 20.1% of the population, which is well above the state average, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 6.3%.

Most people were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.4%, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is split, with 47.1% identifying as Christian and 41.1% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 16 points since 2011.

Qualifications have increased significantly, with 43.6% of residents now having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.0% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,097, which is well below the state and national figures. While typical family incomes are around $1,770, only 4.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.0% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 9.6% of residents need help with daily activities, and 11.7% have a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 32.6% of people helping out—far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for others (17.6%) or do significant amounts of housework (28.5%).

A large number of people live alone (36.4%), which is far above the national average. While 54.3% of households are couples with children, the typical home is smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 47.7% are owned outright, far above the state average. Rents are also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 41.0% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with only 31.7% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Only 53.2% of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is far below the national figure at 41.6%. Common industries include health, education, and agriculture.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.8. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.