Home Rule

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While there are more children under 15 than usual, the proportion of seniors is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.5%, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national averages for language diversity. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 58.2% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest in the country, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 11.9% finishing Year 12. Half of the population's highest school year was Year 10.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $550. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are well below the national average, affecting 23.6% of people. However, 5.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members compared to the state, but rates of volunteering and unpaid care are among the lowest recorded.

First Nations people make up 18.2% of the population. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 13, and they have incomes far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children.

Typical weekly rents are about $385, and home-loan payments are a little above the national figure. There are far fewer people per bedroom here than in most other areas.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents completely reliant on private vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 5.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Only 38.1% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the state and national averages.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.