Nevertire

The typical resident is far older than the national figure at 47 years, while children under 15 make up only 11.1% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.1% of the community, which is well above the state average.

Most people here were born in Australia, and only 7.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. Only 3.0% of residents use another language at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion, with 66.7% of residents identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 25.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

The area has a lower proportion of people with university degrees than most similar areas, with only 10.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults have completed Year 12, though this is still far below the state average.

Typical household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,437 a week. High earners are rare, as only 3.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.4%, which is about the same as the state and national figures. About 5.9% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure slightly higher than most areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.3% of people participating—a rate far above the national figure. While few people care for children unpaid, 14.0% of the community provide other types of unpaid care.

There are 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $850, which is well above the national figure, and the typical age is far older than the national average at 45.

A large number of people live alone, accounting for 37.5% of households, which is far above the state average. However, homes are generally larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per home.

Every single home is a separate house, and 60.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very rare at 8.3%, and typical weekly rents are much lower than in most areas at $165.

Cars are essential, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few bus routes and stops, 50.6% of people drive to work, and 26.0% work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 15.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 63.6% of the workforce employed full-time. Nearly half of the residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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