Attunga

The area has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 10.1%, which is well above the state figure. Residents are generally older, with a typical age of 43 and 18.8% being seniors, though 19.2% are children under 15.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.3% born here. Only 5.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 91% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 65.3% of residents. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 27.1%, which is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 35.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 9.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there are more schools per 1,000 children than in most similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,428 a week, which is well below the state average. Only 14% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, and personal incomes are generally lower than the national figure.

A high proportion of residents have a long-term health condition, at 33.9%, which is well above the national figure. The most common conditions are asthma and arthritis.

Unpaid work is common here, as 31.4% of people care for children and 26.6% do significant housework, both of which are well above state and national figures.

First Nations residents are younger than the national average, with a typical age of 22. They have a higher typical personal income than the national figure, and 9.1% speak a First Nations language.

Families with children make up 53.9% of households, and 26.6% of people live alone. This is slightly more than the state average for those living by themselves.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 39.7% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $300, well below the state average, and typical mortgage payments are also much lower.

The community is highly reliant on cars, with 60.8% of workers driving to work. While there are several bus stops, the typical walk to the nearest one takes 66 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.9% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is strong, with 66.3% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 2.8%. Most people work in agriculture, health, or retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.