Cadgee

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 18.5% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The community is far older than the national average, and children under 15 are well below the typical proportion for most areas.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian, English, or Irish.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

A majority of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

While 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average—the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below typical levels.

Typical personal income is $450 a week, which is among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are far more common here than in the rest of the state. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average, affecting 14.8% of residents.

Unpaid work is very common, with 47.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 21.7% volunteering, both far above the national figures.

There are five First Nations people in the community. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 14 years.

Most households consist of couples, with 52.4% being couples without children. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Homes are slightly less crowded than the national average, with 2.2 people per home.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, as no one has moved into the area in the last five years.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 73.9%, which is far above the national average.

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