Ando

The area has a significant First Nations presence, with 10.2% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. A high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships, and the population is far older than the state average, though it lacks a large elderly population.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Italian and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home here, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English, which is far below the state and national averages.

Faith is common in Ando, as 81.6% of residents identify as Christian. Only 10.2% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Qualifications are mostly practical, with many adults holding a Certificate III or IV, while those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than in most areas. This is consistent with the local workforce, where many are qualified in agriculture and the environment.

Typical family and household weekly incomes are a little above the national figures, though the typical personal income is slightly below. A small number of residents earn over $2,000 a week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here, with far more people reporting long-term conditions and mental health issues compared to the state average. About 6.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas, with far fewer people caring for children or doing significant housework. However, the volunteer rate is a little above the state average.

The First Nations community in Ando is notably young, with a typical age of 19. Personal and household incomes for First Nations residents are far above the national and state figures.

Families are the norm, with two-thirds being couples with children and typical homes holding 2.8 people. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments far below the state and national averages. Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with 0.9 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport options available and 64% of workers driving to their jobs. A significant 32% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure.

Residents are very settled, with only 19.6% moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

The local economy is rooted in the land, with nearly half of workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing. While the unemployment rate is well above the national average, the proportion of full-time workers is far higher than in most areas.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero.