Harparary

Harparary is much younger than the rest of the country, with 23.4% of people being children under 15. It has a very high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 21.3%, which is far above the state and national figures.

The community is entirely Australian-born, with no overseas births recorded. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home here. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 57.4%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

While typical for its level, the rate of bachelor degrees (16.7%) is well below the national figure. However, 62.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $2,250, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 20.0% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a result much higher than most areas.

Residents here are generally healthier than average, with only 17.0% reporting a long-term health condition. No one in the community reports a mental health condition or needs help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are exceptionally high at 46.7%, far above the national figure. Unpaid work is also common, with 40.0% of people caring for children and 36.7% doing significant housework.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 16. Household incomes for First Nations people are far above those seen in the rest of the state.

Homes in Harparary are larger than usual, with 3.6 people per home. The vast majority of families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Typical weekly rent is $400, about the same as the national figure. There is a slightly higher density of people per bedroom (1.00) compared to the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. About 25.9% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Almost all adults (96.7%) are working or looking for work, and there is no unemployment. The workforce is primarily employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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