Fords Bridge

The community is far older than the state average and has no children under 15. About 13.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national averages. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religiousness is common here, as the 10% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 25% of residents completing Year 12. The typical resident finished school at Year 10, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, and the typical weekly household income is $1,875. Nearly 15% of people earn more than $2,000 a week, which is much higher than most areas.

The population is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. Long-term health conditions affect 26.7% of people, which is about the same as the state average.

Community participation is much lower than in other areas, with only 11.1% of people volunteering. Very few people provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

First Nations residents are far older and earn much more than the national average, with a typical personal income of $1,074 and a typical age of 57.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,500, which is well above the national figure. Rooms are less crowded than most areas, with only 0.7 people per bedroom.

Half the workforce works from home, far above the national figure of 21%. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

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

The area is highly employed, with 88.9% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Half the workforce works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Fords Bridge is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.