Neilrex

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43 and 21% being seniors. However, children under 15 make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up only 3.7% of the population, a figure far below the national average. Most residents have Australian, English, Scottish or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Faith remains common in Neilrex, where 70.4% of people identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national average.

While 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas, only 35% have completed Year 12, a figure far below the national average.

Typical incomes are well below national figures, with the typical household earning $1,437 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions affect 28.4% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the state and national averages.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 29% volunteering and 25.8% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above national levels. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 7.9%.

First Nations people make up 13.6% of the population, which is far above the national average. This group is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 17.

Families are the norm here, and 51.4% of households are couples with children. This helps explain why the average home contains 2.7 people, which is higher than most areas.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.3% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 44.4%, and no one in the area rents.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops available. This is reflected in the 39.2% of people who work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Overall, 82.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure.

Neilrex is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the state average. Most residents cannot reach groceries, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk.