Caloola

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population, well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas account for only 6.5%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 0.0% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common in this community, as the 14.5% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 18% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

The typical personal weekly income is $866, about the same as the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 17.7% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is high at 18.0%, well above the national average. This is consistent with a higher than usual 26.0% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure of $540.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 49.0% without children and 45.1% with children. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Every home is a separate house, and 44.4% are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are much lower than elsewhere, at just $175.

The community is car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport. However, 33.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job participation is very high, with 78.0% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.