Barraganyatti

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 45. However, children under 15 make up 25.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.3% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 95.3% of residents, and those who speak another language at home are far fewer than in the rest of the state.

Many residents have no religious affiliation, at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure.

About 43.5% of residents completed Year 12, though this is far below the state average. Qualifications are often in society and culture or health.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical weekly household income at $1,149 and no households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of the population, with arthritis being the most frequent.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid care for children or perform housework, and 7.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 8% of the population, which is well above the state average. Those in this group are typically older than the state average at 32 years.

One-parent families are very common at 24.6%, a figure far above the national average. Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per household.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and very few people rent. Most homes are large, with 79.2% having three or more bedrooms.

Residents rely almost entirely on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. While there are a few bus stops, the walk to the nearest one can take 53 minutes.

About 32.6% of people moved here in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, and the unemployment rate of 9.4% is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.