Monak

The area has a strong First Nations presence at 10%, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 41, the population is younger than most areas, with only 13.3% of people aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 85% of the population was born here. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, while those born overseas make up only 6.7% of the community.

About 11.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. This helps explain why the 8.3% who speak little or no English is well above the national figure.

Religious patterns are varied, with 43.3% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 40% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 34.1% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 11.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

The typical family income is $2,083 a week, which is about the same as the state average. While 15.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are a little more common here than nationally, affecting 10% of residents. However, the 25% of people with a long-term health condition is a little below the national figure.

The community has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 8.2%. Around 17.8% of residents volunteer, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents in Monak are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 62. Their typical personal income is $900, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 73.9% of families.

Every single home here is a separate house, but renting is far more common than in the state, at 42.9%. Weekly rent is very low, with a typical cost of $110.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for commuting, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 25% of the workforce works from home.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 36.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure.

Jobs are plentiful, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 82.1%, with many working in agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing.

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