Jacksons Flat

The typical resident is 38 years old, which is much lower than most similar areas. There are no children under 15 living here, and seniors make up only 7.3% of the population, far below the national figure of 17.2%.

This is a highly international community where 53.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 34.1%.

Language diversity is high, with 31.7% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure of 22.3%. About 7.3% of people speak little or no English.

Most residents identify as Christian, at 80.5%. The 19.5% of people who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are low, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 42.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures of around 59%.

Incomes are very low; the typical weekly household income is $1,375, well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal weekly income is among the lowest at this level at just $450.

Residents are in very good health, with only 9.8% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a notable feature, with 14.3% of people providing care, which is a little above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 11.4%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the general population. However, for those identifying as First Nations, the typical personal income of $1,374 is far above the national figure.

Households are very small, with the typical home containing only 1.9 people, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

Housing is very affordable, with the typical weekly rent of $125 being far below the national figure of $375. There are also very few people per bedroom.

Commuting is unusual for the region, with 42.4% using public transport, far above the national figure of 3.1%. Despite this, there are no actual public transport stops in the area, and the walk to the nearest stop is 87 minutes.

The population is highly transient, with 63.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and consistent with the 63.6% of residents who arrived recently from overseas.

Almost everyone is working or looking for work at 91.4%, and there is no unemployment. Most people work as labourers (51.5%) or in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (36.4%).

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.