Buckaroo

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 48 and 21% of residents aged 65 or over. Around 15.9% of the community are children under 15, which is a little below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (91.3%), and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state average. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home by nearly every resident. The percentage of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

Most residents identify with a religion, with 64.5% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.4%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is well qualified, with 61% of residents completing Year 12 and 26.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Engineering and management are common fields of study.

Incomes here are among the highest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,722. About 34% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national figure.

Residents are in good health; the rate of people with long-term health conditions (21.7%) and mental health conditions (2.9%) is much lower than in most other areas.

Community spirit is high, with 24.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. Unpaid care for children is also much more common here than elsewhere.

First Nations residents in Buckaroo are significantly older and wealthier than the national average, with a typical personal income of $1,125 per week and a typical age of 62.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and very few people living alone. Most families are couples with or without children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 85.1% have three or more bedrooms. While 42.6% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly payment of $2,809, which is well above the state average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport.

About 32.6% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures.

More people are working or looking for work here (69.6%) than in most similar areas. Mining, agriculture, and public administration are the primary industries.

There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.