Cabbage Tree Island

The population is exceptionally young, with a typical age of 21 and no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 38.2% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%.

Almost everyone was born in Australia, and the area has no residents born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the main language for 75.3% of people, though 10.1% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

A majority of residents have no religion (55.1%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest in the region, with only 19.6% of residents completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the state, with a typical weekly household income of $850 and a typical personal income of $345.

About a quarter of residents have a long-term health condition, though the area reports no mental health conditions, which is well below the national average.

Caregiving is common here, with 34.6% of people caring for children unpaid and 17.3% providing other unpaid care, both of which are well above the state average.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 87.6% of the population, with 12.8% speaking a First Nations language, which is well above the state average.

Homes are large and often headed by single parents; the typical home holds 3.9 people, and 57.4% are one-parent families, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Renting is far more affordable than in the wider state, with a typical weekly rent of $210.

The area lacks public transport options, with no stops or routes available, meaning residents must walk 64 minutes to reach the nearest stop.

The community is very stable, as only 16.7% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 21.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

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