Roma

The typical resident is just 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This youthfulness is reflected in the 21.5% of people under 15, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with far fewer people born overseas than in the state or nation. Only 9.6% of residents were born abroad.

English is the primary language for 82.9% of the population. Only 6.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the 32.5% of people with no religion is well below the national average. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose by 7.6 percentage points since 2011 to reach 46.5%.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $957. Typical family incomes are around $2,171, which is about the same as the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with only 3.7% needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the national average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate fell from 22.2% in 2011 to 17.9% in 2021.

First Nations people make up 12.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This group is relatively young, with a typical age of 23.

The community has a high number of people living alone (31.7%) and a higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 45.4% of households renting, far above the national average. However, typical weekly rents of $250 are much lower than in most areas.

The town is almost entirely reliant on cars, as 71.3% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops available.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.9% of the community.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.1% and a very high percentage of adults working or looking for work (67%).

The area ranks lower than most similar places for overall advantage and access to resources, scoring 4 out of 10.

The climate is hot and dry, with average maximum temperatures among the highest for similar areas and relatively low annual rainfall of 473mm.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score well below the state average. While most people live near a park, almost no one is within walking distance of public transport.