Burraga

The community is far older than the national figure, with over a third of residents aged 65 or more. Notably, 9.8% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state and national levels.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than most other areas. Australian and English are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, a figure far below the state and national averages for language diversity. Consequently, no residents report speaking little or no English.

About 48.8% of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 17.4% of adults have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,374 a week, well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are about the same as the national figure, mental health conditions are much lower. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of unpaid carers, which is well above the national figure. However, very few people are unpaid carers for children.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. They are far older than the national average, and their household income is far above the state and national figures.

Half of all households consist of a single person, a rate far above the national average. However, 52.4% of families are couples with children.

Every home in Burraga is a separate house, and 90% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 45% owning their home outright, while no one is renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 70.4% of workers drive to their jobs.

Residents are unlikely to move, with only 25.6% having changed homes in the last five years, far below the national rate.

Full-time employment is far above the national average, though only 40.3% of adults are working or looking for work. Manufacturing is the main industry, employing 37% of the workforce.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.