Baldry

The population is notably young, with 20.9% of people under 15 and a typical age of 37, which is lower than most similar areas. Very few seniors live here, with those aged 65 and over making up only 4.5% of the community.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, and no one was born overseas. This is far below the national figure, with most residents claiming Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith at 68.7%. The proportion of people with no religion is 22.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and about 43.2% finished Year 12.

Typical personal income is $840 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical family incomes are well below the state and national averages at $1,625 per week.

About 7.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.9%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteerism is very high here at 26.9%, far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care, though far fewer spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework than in other areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they are far younger than the state average with a typical age of 14. Personal income for this group is far below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. One-parent families make up 17.7% of households, which is well above the national average.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas, with typical weekly rents at $171 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $1,300, both far below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 12.5% of people work from home, but this is far below the state figure.

The community is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 72.5% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.