Belbora

The population is significantly older than the national figure, with 30.9% of residents aged 65 and over. This shift is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below the state average at 13.0%. First Nations people make up 8.1% of the community, a figure well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average at just 7.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with 98.4% of people using it at home. The proportion of people using another language is 2.4%, which is far below the national figure.

About 39% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 52.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and the area has no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $971 a week. Only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are among the highest at this level, reaching 10.6%.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 29.4% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. There is also a strong history of service, with 6.7% of residents having served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face economic hardship. Their typical personal income is $450, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.1 people per dwelling. About 30.9% of people live alone, which is well above the state average, and nearly half of all households are couples without children.

Housing is almost exclusively made up of separate houses, 100% of which are detached. Home ownership is very high, with 72.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. While there are several bus stops, they are often a 35-minute walk away, and every single home owns at least one vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is far below the state average at 40.7%. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is a little above the national figure, with many residents working in construction and agriculture.

Belbora is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the steep terrain further limits movement on foot.