Bamarang

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 53. Children under 15 make up only 14.3% of the community, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

About 17.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Dutch, Irish and Scottish.

One in five people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. However, everyone in the community speaks English.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 62.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most people hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Earnings are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household income is just $949, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, at 11.4%. Additionally, 8.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 36.1% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also very common here.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical person in this group is far older than the national average at 73 years old and has a very low typical weekly income of $75.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Most households are couples with children (70.4%) or couples without children (33.3%).

Typical monthly home loan payments are very high at $3,120, well above the state average. Conversely, typical weekly rent is $260, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a 118-minute drive to the city. 57.1% of the workforce commutes by driving.

The community has seen some movement, with 36.8% of people moving into the area in the last five years.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though full-time employment is far below the national figure at 42.9%. Many residents work in professional, technical or health roles.

Bamarang is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.