Buttaba

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a significant population of seniors. Around 5.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most people here were born in Australia, and the community has strong English, Australian, and Scottish roots. Only 10.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language here, with 96.2% of people using it at home. Very few residents use another language, a figure far below the New South Wales and Australian averages.

About 49.3% of people report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 45.8% of the population.

Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, though the 17.1% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average. Most people have not completed Year 12, which is also far below the state figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are around $1,875, which is about the same as the state average. A higher than usual proportion of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the national figure.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with more people caring for children and providing general unpaid support than in most areas. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in similar places.

First Nations residents in Buttaba have a typical personal income of $820 and a household income of $2,166, both of which are well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone, and over half of all households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 97.9% of homes being detached. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 45.3%, while renting is far less common.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 61.4% of workers driving to work and very few people using public transport. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Full-time employment is a little higher than the national average at 60.6%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.