McKail - Willyung

The population is slightly older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 39. Children under 15 make up 21.1% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 17.3% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of people, and the proportion of residents who use another language at home is far below the national average.

A majority of the community reports having no religion, at 50.7%, which is far above the national figure and has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.5% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $1,725, which is well below the state and national averages, and only 12% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.5% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.9% reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid work is common, as more people here provide childcare or do substantial housework compared to most areas; 17.4% of the community also volunteers.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas, though their typical weekly income is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household, and 56.3% of families consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.1% of all dwellings, and 85.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.9% of people using public transport to get to work and very few people working from home.

Migration is relatively low, with recent arrivals from overseas making up 5.9% of the population, a figure that has fallen sharply since 2011.

Full-time employment is lower than in most areas at 55.8%, with many residents working in health care, retail, or construction.

The area ranks low for overall advantage compared to other regions, particularly in terms of education and job skills.

The local climate is notably cooler and wetter than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 21.3 degrees and high annual rainfall.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and very few residents within a 15-minute walk of health services.