Brungle Creek

The community is diverse in age and background, with 14.3% of residents being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, far above the national figure. It is also a place of extremes, where 32.1% are seniors and 28.6% are children, which is much higher than most areas.

Everyone in Brungle Creek was born in Australia, and no residents were born overseas. Those who identified their ancestry listed Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish roots.

English is the only language spoken at home here. This is far below the national figure for language diversity.

Half of the residents have no religion, a figure far above the national average. The remaining population is primarily Christian.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 34.8% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Most residents finished Year 10.

Typical personal weekly income is $959, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,375, well below the national average.

While 28.6% of people have a long-term health condition, such as arthritis or heart disease, no one in the community requires help with daily activities or has a mental health condition.

No residents in this area have served in the Defence Force, which is a little below the national figure.

First Nations residents in Brungle Creek are older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 33. Their personal income is also among the highest at this level, at $1,375.

Almost every home is a couple with children, making up 95.2% of families. This helps explain why there are 2.6 people per home, which is higher than in most areas.

Renting is very cheap here, with a typical weekly rent of $40, which is far below the national figure. Homes also tend to have more space, with only 0.7 people per bedroom.

The area is highly car-dependent, but 55.0% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 12.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 45.0%, there is currently no unemployment.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.