Berrigan

Berrigan is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 55 and a very high 33.6% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.6% of the population, which is well below both the state and national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.1% of residents. Only 3.0% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 58.0% of people identifying as Christian and 30.9% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Qualifications are generally lower than the national average, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 31.4%.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $980. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, at just 7.3%.

Health challenges are common, as 40.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. About 9.6% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure much higher than most areas.

Berrigan has a very strong culture of giving back, with 26.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care and former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 36 people. While their typical personal income is well below the state figure, Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 50.0%.

People are more likely to live alone here than in other areas, with 33.5% of households being single-person. This contributes to a lower number of people per home, averaging 2.2.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 48.0% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. This high ownership helps explain the very low typical weekly rent of $173.

Most people rely on cars, as 59.3% of workers drive to work. Public transport use is very low at 1.2%, and only 12.4% of people work from home, far below the state figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.7% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.9% of the community.

Many residents work in Agriculture, forestry and fishing (27.3%), reflecting the town's rural setting. However, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure at 45.7%.

The town is somewhat walkable, and residents have better access to health services within a 15-minute walk than in other parts of the state. However, access to parks and schools is far below the state average.