Niangala

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 25.5% of residents aged 65 and over. There is also a notable First Nations presence, with 6.7% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.1% of the population, which is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 63.1% of people identifying as Christian. Consequently, the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household income at $1,375, which is well below the national figure. Only 5.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. However, long-term health conditions are a little above the national average, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is very high, with 24.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also higher than in most areas.

The First Nations community is small in number, and their typical weekly personal income of $274 is among the lowest at this level and far below the national average.

Most households are couples, and there are no one-parent families in the area. This helps explain why the number of people living alone is well below the national average.

Separate houses make up nearly 95% of all homes, and 80.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. There are no renters in the community, and typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the country.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 35.8% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 25.6% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 72% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.