Lower Dyraaba

The community is notably young, as children under 15 make up 32.6% of the population, far above the national average. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most areas, at just 7.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.0% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken in the home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith here at 44.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 25.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.7% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $612 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are well below the state average at 20.9%, people needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas, at 7.0%.

Unpaid housework is a significant part of life here, with 32.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure of 20.7%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families with children are very common, making up 70.4% of households. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Rent is very low, with a typical weekly rent of $66, which is far below the national figure of $375. People per bedroom is slightly higher than the state average.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, as only 24.4% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is very low at 35.5%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

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