Nangus

The area is notably young, with a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. While the typical resident is 41, which is a little older than the state average, the age structure is diverse, with about a fifth of the population being seniors.

This is a very traditional community where 89.2% of people were born in Australia. Only 1.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home by 90.8% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 67.1% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 25.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a workforce where many people finished Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.

Typical household income is $1,333 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, 19% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 33.3% of people. Asthma and arthritis are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteerism is very high in Nangus, with 26.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also common, with 28.1% of the community providing this care.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 15 years.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. About 60.7% of households consist of couples with children, and 14.8% are one-parent families.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94% of all homes. These are typically large, with 84.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are far below the national average at $179.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 35.9% owning two and 26.9% owning three.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.9% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry, employing 37.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, at 63.6%.

Nangus is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.