Outback

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 15.9% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure. Residents are generally older than the Australian average, and there are far fewer children under 15 than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state.

English is the dominant language, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much lower than the national average.

Nearly 47% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While Year 12 completion rose to 38.9% since 2011, this remains far below the national average.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, though typical personal weekly income of $885 is slightly above the national average.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions and a lower need for help with daily activities than people in most other areas.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 22.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state average.

A significant 30.7% of First Nations people speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. However, this group faces challenges, with a typical household income of $752 that is far below the national average.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 46.9% of people living alone—a figure far above the national average. Homes are smaller on average, with only 2.0 people per dwelling.

Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $95, and 35.9% of homes are owned outright. While detached houses are common, the area has far fewer three-bedroom homes than the state average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, though 18.1% of the workforce now works from home. Despite this, there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the national average.

Full-time employment is very high at 73.3%, far above the national figure. Work is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, followed by mining.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking very low for access to money, resources, and job skills compared to other areas.

Outback is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 30.7°C and annual rainfall that is lower than the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as most homes are far from health services and public transport.