Bilambil

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a higher proportion of seniors and fewer children under 15. About 1.6% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 15.6% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home, far below the national average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 40.8%, which is well above the national figure.

While the area has a high number of schools per child and a high school advantage score, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average.

Typical household and personal incomes are well below the national and state figures, although 21.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most similar areas, which is consistent with the higher proportion of older residents.

Unpaid care is common, with higher than average rates of people caring for children and doing housework. Additionally, there is a much higher proportion of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in Bilambil have a typical personal income and household income that is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than in most areas, with an average of 2.8 people per home and a high percentage of couples with children.

Detached houses are very common, and 40.4% of homes are owned outright. However, typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years and no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is well below the national average, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national figure.

Bilambil is heavily car-dependent, with a very low walkability score and almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.