Bargo

The community is slightly older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 40. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, rising to 5.5% in 2021.

Bargo is far less diverse than the state average, with 84.4% of residents born in Australia. This is reflected in the low 11.2% of people born overseas, a figure that has barely changed over the last decade.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.1% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure at just 5.5%.

Most residents identify as Christian, though those with no religion now make up 33.5% of the community, a significant 18 point increase since 2011.

The area has far fewer people with university degrees than the state average, with only 11% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults have a Certificate III or IV, and Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas at 36.6%.

Weekly household incomes are typical for the region at $1,841, but there has been a notable shift toward higher earnings, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 16 points since 2011.

Residents experience more long-term health conditions than the national average, with 32% reporting a chronic illness. Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions listed.

More people here do unpaid housework and care for children than in most similar areas. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than the national figure, falling to 11%.

First Nations residents have a typical household income of $2,011, which is well above the state and national figures. This group is also younger than the average, with a typical age of 22.

Families here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 60.9% of households are couples with children.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, making up 91% of all dwellings. Homes are typically large, with 85.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Car dependence is very high, with only 0.8% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and the drive time to the city is a significant 61 minutes.

The population is very stable, as Bargo has one of the lowest rates of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest at this level.

The local workforce is largely employed in construction and healthcare, with a low unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

While residents generally have good access to money and resources, the area ranks low for education and job skills compared to other regions.

The area is wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,069mm and a typical maximum temperature of 22.3 degrees.

Bargo is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.6. Many homes are far from essential services, with fewer than half within a 15-minute walk of a school or grocery store.