Captains Flat

The community has a First Nations population of 6.2%, which is well above the national figure. It is a relatively young area, with children under 15 making up 19.8% of residents, while those aged 65 and over are well below the state average at 14.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.9%), and only 12.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language, with 89.7% of people using it only. Very few residents use another language at home (3.3%), and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (49.8%) reports having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.1%.

Education levels are far below the state average, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 46.8% completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,011, which is well above the national figure. However, only 16.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.1% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 12.9%.

Local participation is notable, with 16.6% of residents volunteering, which is above the national average. There is also a strong military connection, as 5.7% of people have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, and 21.1% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average. Typical personal income for this group is $350, well below the national figure.

One-parent families (16.2%) and people living alone (29.3%) are both more common here than in most similar areas. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Almost every home is a separate house (98.8%), and typical weekly rent is $300, well below the national figure. Many residents have mortgages with typical monthly payments of $1,309, which is far below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of residents using public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Only 11.4% of people work from home.

The community is relatively stable, as the 31.2% who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average at 4.0%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most similar areas at 65.9%. The most common industries are public administration and safety, followed by construction and retail trade.

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