Byangum

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 23.5% of people aged 65 and over. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the share of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state average. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 43.8%, which is well above the national figure.

The area has a higher share of bachelor degrees than most similar places, though this is still well below the state average. Many residents have not completed Year 12, which is far below the national trend.

Incomes are much lower here than in the rest of Australia, with a typical weekly household income of $1,187. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week compared to the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the national average.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, although volunteering is much lower than the national figure. A slightly higher share of the population has served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than across Australia.

A very high number of people live alone here, well above the national figure. However, over half of all households are still couples with children.

Almost everyone lives in a separate house, and 53.1% of these are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rent is also well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to get to work. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

Residents are less likely to have moved in the last five years than those in most other areas, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure. The most common industries for those employed are health care, agriculture, and professional services.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.