Bective

The typical resident is 49, making Bective far older than both the state and national figures. About 9.8% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.3% born here. Only 1.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Most residents identify as Christian, at 73.7%. Those with no religion make up 20.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 17.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Certificate III or IV is the most common qualification, held by 43.3% of residents.

Typical household income is $1,575 a week, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are rare here, with only 12.0% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities are well below the national average at 2.6%.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than those in other areas, with 13.8% doing so. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common than the state average.

The First Nations community is noticeably young, with a typical age of 19. This group also sees much higher incomes than the state average, with typical personal incomes of $1,083.

Families are common, with 49.7% being couples with children. Far fewer people live alone here (13.3%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home is a separate house, and 86.7% have three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are lower than the state average, monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 78.4% owning two or more.

Movement is relatively common, with 36.9% of residents having moved house in the last five years, though this is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Bective has a very high rate of full-time employment at 71.9%, far above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 34.2% of jobs.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.