Bellbrook

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 32.2% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The community is older than most, with 20.9% being seniors and a typical age of 49.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 78.8% of the community. While 7.1% use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 56%. The 25.7% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 28.9% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning just $858 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 38.9% of people, and 7.4% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. High rates of unpaid care are also seen, with 25.5% of people providing unpaid care.

First Nations people are a major part of the community, though they face significant challenges. The unemployment rate is 13.6%, and typical personal income is a little below the national figure.

The area has a high number of one-parent families at 31.2%, which is far above the state average. About a third of people live alone.

Homes are mostly separate houses, and 57% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 34.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%.

The population is very stable, with only 25.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 26.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is a little above the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to the steep terrain and a lack of nearby services. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.