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Port Neill
1 km²
Life in Port Neill is largely defined by a retired population and a very small community of just 154 people. The typical resident is 59, making the area far older than the state and national figures. This shift is reflected in the homes, where many people live alone and a high proportion of houses are owned outright. It is a quiet, sparsely populated spot where many residents are active volunteers and a huge number of homes are within easy walking distance of a park or school.
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The community is far older than the state average, with 35.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 5.8% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces account for only 7.1%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
About 49.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 37.0% report having no religion. The share of people with no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011.
Schooling levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.5% of residents completing Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen since 2011 to 12.6%.
Typical household incomes are far below the national figure, with the usual household earning $774 a week. Weekly family incomes are also a little below the state average at $1,625.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.0% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.3%.
Volunteerism is very high, with 39.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most areas.
Many people live alone, accounting for 42.3% of households. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 1.7 people per dwelling.
Home ownership is strong, with 53.8% of houses owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $194.
Almost everyone relies on cars, as 0.0% of residents commute using public transport. About 6.3% of workers drive to a job or work from home.
The area has seen some movement, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The workforce is smaller than average, with 46.9% of adults working or looking for work. Education and training is the most common industry, and unemployment is currently 0.0%.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.