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Green Head
6 km²
Seniors dominate the population in Green Head, where the typical resident is 66 years old. This small community has aged significantly, with more than half of residents now aged 65 or over. The population has shrunk by 33% since 2011, and the area is now defined by retirees and older couples. It is a quiet, residential place where most people own their homes outright and live in spacious detached houses.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 53.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 5.8% of the population, a figure that has fallen 25 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.2%), though English ancestry is common at 52.6%. The proportion of people born overseas fell to 14.0% by 2021, which is far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for 93.9% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (1.7%), and no residents reported speaking little or no English.
Over half of the residents identify as Christian (52.9%). Those reporting no religion make up 39.2% of the population, a figure that rose 12 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 43.2% of residents finished school at Year 10.
Typical weekly household income is $860, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. This is consistent with a high proportion of retirees, and total typical personal income fell $228 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 42.0% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 17.7%.
Volunteering is very high, with 31.5% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also common (15.9%), while childcare is much lower than average due to the lack of children.
The area is mostly made up of couples without children (70.0%). People living alone rose sharply to 33.1% since 2011, and homes are typically small with only 1.8 people per household.
Home ownership is very high, with 64.8% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses (95.2%), and 80.0% of these have three or more bedrooms.
Cars are the primary way to get around, and no one uses public transport to commute. A higher than average 13.9% of workers operate from home.
The community is very stable, with only 24.0% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
Few adults are working or looking for work (39.1%), and the unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is well above the state average. Those employed are most common in mining, construction, and agriculture.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as there are no groceries or schools within a 15-minute walk. However, most homes are within walking distance of a park or health service.