Chakola

The area has a young profile, with children under 15 making up 28.4% of residents, far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 46, the community has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 20.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 10.2% born overseas, which is far below the state average. People of Australian and English ancestry are the most common groups, each making up 43.2% of the population.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 94.3% of people at home. Only 3.4% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 64.8%. About 30.7% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 4.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 40.9% of residents have completed Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%.

Household incomes are high, with 37.9% earning $3,000 or more a week, among the highest at this level. The typical family income is $2,650, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are more common here, with 31.8% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 12.5% of residents, which is much higher than most areas.

A notable 7.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a rate well above the national figure. However, only 11.4% of people volunteer, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 9.1% of the population, well above the state average of 3.4%. This group is older than the national average, with a typical age of 47 and personal incomes that are far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children, who make up 64.2% of households.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 37.9% are owned outright. While 55.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,297, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 27.0% of workers work from home.

The population has seen some movement, with 36.5% of residents moving in the last five years, although this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 81.1%, far above the national average. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, construction, and public administration, with a typical unemployment rate of 0.0%.

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