Huntingdon

The area has an unusual age split, with 26.7% of people aged 65 and over and 24.4% being children under 15, both figures well above the national average. About 4.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the state figure.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national levels. Most residents claim Australian (52.3%) or English (45.3%) ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home for 88.4% of residents, and no one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the main faith for 64.0% of the population. Those with no religion make up 29.1%, which is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 12.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.9% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household weekly income is $2,050, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income of $678 is a little below the national average.

Residents appear healthier than most, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and a mental health rate of 3.5%, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteerism is high here at 21.3%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 16.0% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the national figure. The typical age for this group is very young at 14 years.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and 56.9% being couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 10.3%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is well above the national figure at 41.4%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 18.5% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 42.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Those employed are mainly in construction, health care, and agriculture.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.