Cudgel

First Nations people make up 13.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. This high number of children and a low proportion of seniors means the typical resident is 38, making the area much younger than most.

Australian and English ancestry are common, though Italian heritage is also present for 11.1% of residents. About 13.9% of the population was born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas.

English is the main language for 75% of people, while 16.7% speak Punjabi at home. This results in 8.3% of people using a language other than English, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most of the community identifies with Christianity at 66.7%. Only 16.7% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.3% of the population.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, a result that is much lower than most areas.

A little above the national figure, 8.3% of people need help with daily activities. However, the 22.2% of people with a long-term health condition is much lower than most areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 28.6% of people caring for children, which is well above the state average. Volunteering is also high, with 19% of residents helping out.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area, and they are far younger than the state average with a typical age of just 14 years.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 92.9% of families.

Housing costs are very low, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $688 being among the lowest at this level. Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the state figure.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning there are zero departures for the community.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Only 52.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average of 61.1%.

Cudgel is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any home.