Lower Pappinbarra

The typical resident is 51, making this community far older than most areas and well above the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

More than half the community reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with 38.5% of residents reaching Year 10 and only 12.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

People with long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, at 33.1%. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is common, with 18.3% of residents helping out, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

A small First Nations community lives here, though they face significant financial gaps with a typical personal income of $250, which is far below the national figure.

Families with children make up 57% of households, and people living alone are less common here than in the rest of the state.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 46.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $131.

There are no public transport stops in the area, and 71.7% of working residents drive themselves to work. Around 28.3% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The community is very stable, as far fewer people have moved into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 63%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas. Most people work in construction or agriculture.

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