Fairholme

Children under 15 make up 41.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%. This contributes to a typical age of 38, which is much lower than in most similar areas, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state figure.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with 93% born here and no residents born overseas. Common ancestries include English, Irish, and Australian.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.1%, while 30.2% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A little more than 60% of residents have completed Year 12, which is a little above the national average. However, only 13.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,125. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 9.3% of the population, which is well above the national average of 5.8%. About 27.9% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 51.7% of people caring for children and 20.7% providing general unpaid care, both of which are among the highest rates for its level.

First Nations people make up 11.6% of the population, well above the national figure. This group is particularly young, with a typical age of just 10 years.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per home. Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 72.5% of households.

Housing costs are far below state and national levels, with a typical weekly rent of $200 and typical monthly home-loan payments of just $195.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. About 20% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 43.2% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Employment rates are very high, with 69% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.