Cuballing

The community is far older than the national figure, with 25.6% of people aged 65 and over. This trend has strengthened since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 16.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.1% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.0% of the community. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 46.9%, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant rise of 21 percentage points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,236 a week. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.5% of people helping out, far above the national rate of 14.1%. The area also has a high number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with 14 people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 48.

Couples with and without children make up the majority of households. About 27.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.6% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Almost every home is a separate house, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and the drive time to the city is much higher than most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Nearly 30% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. About 57.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average.

The area has a mid-range overall advantage score, and the population has grown by 4.5% since 2021, which is higher than most similar areas.

Annual rainfall is much lower than most areas, though it is far above the state average of 185mm. Average temperatures are well below the state figure.

The area is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.