Combara

The community is markedly different from the rest of the state, with 10.7% of people being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It is also very young and old at once, as children under 15 make up 28.6% of the population, while a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over.

Everyone in Combara was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English (50%) and Australian (42.9%).

English is the only language used at home, leaving the area far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

About 75% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 39.3%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor's degree and only 35% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are very low, with the typical personal weekly income of $589 being well below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health struggles are common here; 28.6% of people have a mental health condition, which is far above the national average. Additionally, 35.7% have a long-term health condition and 14.3% need help with daily activities.

While 15.4% of people provide unpaid care—which is well above the national figure—only 11.5% of residents do any volunteering.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 27, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24, and their typical personal income is $524.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (90.5%), and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are very low, with the typical monthly home-loan payment of $607 being far below the state and national figures.

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

The population is very static, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.

Only 38.5% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below the national average.

Combara is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.