Buckendoon

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 8.3% of the population, which is well below the 17.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with overseas heritage are primarily of English, Irish, or Scottish descent.

English is the only language used at home, with 97.9% of residents speaking it. No one in the community speaks another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.5%. About 31.3% of residents have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 27% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,166, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

A little more than 8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure of 5.8%. Conversely, 22.9% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.

Volunteerism is high here, with 21.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also perform unpaid housework and care for children, both at rates well above the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only one person identified. This person is 65, which is far older than the national First Nations median age of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Nearly 60% of households consist of couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,150, which is far below the national figure of $1,863. Meanwhile, typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 95.5% of workers driving to work. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the walk to the nearest stop is very long at 80 minutes.

Movement into the area is higher than in most similar places, with 34.1% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 63.6%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or healthcare.

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