Currie

The community is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with 28.5% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, a figure that has fallen significantly since 2011.

People born overseas make up 14.0% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, though there has been a recent rise in arrivals from overseas.

While 88.3% of people speak only English, the proportion of residents using another language at home has risen to 6.4%. This is much higher than most similar areas, although no one reported speaking little or no English.

More than half of the population (52.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This is a significant shift, as the number of non-religious residents has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, with 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12, though this is still well below the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $824, which is a little above the state figure. While typical household incomes are well below the national average, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than across Australia, affecting 32.0% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities are few at 4.7%, which is lower than most areas.

Volunteering is a standout feature here, with 32.4% of people contributing their time, far exceeding both state and national figures. This high level of participation sits alongside a decline in the number of people providing unpaid childcare.

Living alone is very common, with 41.6% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure. This helps explain why there are only 2.0 people per home on average.

Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $200. While 90.2% of homes are separate houses, the proportion of renters has risen sharply to 29.4% since 2011.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 64.5% of people driving to work. Public transport is not used for commuting, and very few people work from home compared to the national average.

Migration into the area is significant, with 16.3% of residents being recent arrivals from overseas. This is a major increase from 2011, when there were no recent arrivals recorded.

A high proportion of adults (63.5%) are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. The unemployment rate is low at 3.4%, with many residents employed in manufacturing and agriculture.

The area is quite walkable, with 77.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. Despite this, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.