Niemur

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up 21.6% of the population. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite Australian, English, German, Irish, or Filipino ancestry.

English is the main language used at home, though 8.1% of people use another language, which is higher than in most similar areas. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels vary, with a higher-than-usual proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal income is a little above the national figure, though no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week. Typical weekly family and household incomes are about the same as the state average.

Residents enjoy a high level of health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being much lower than in most areas. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.5% of people pitching in—a figure far above the national average. Conversely, unpaid childcare and housework are much less common than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. Most families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $100, which is far below the national figure. Crowding is slightly higher than usual, with 0.90 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, though 15.2% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is far above the state and national figures, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which helps explain why the area is so car-dependent.

The walkability score is zero, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Residents must use a car to reach any amenities.