Bodangora

The community is much older than the national figure, with 27% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 17.6% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the rest of the state. English and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with 74.3% of people identifying as Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 4.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is well below the national figure at $1,187 a week, though typical personal income of $818 is about the same as the state average.

Health challenges are more common here, as 35.1% of people have a long-term condition and 10.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, with 30.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than usual.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average with a typical age of 28, and their typical personal income of $933 is far above the national figure.

Single-person households are much more common than in most areas, accounting for 33.3% of homes. Very few households are one-parent families.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 63% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are much lower than usual at $220 a week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. A high proportion of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving into the area over the last five years compared to the state average.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the area has a very low unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.