Nowley

Nowley has a very high First Nations population at 20%, and it is a young community where 26% of people are children. Interestingly, there are no residents aged 65 and over, making it far younger in that regard than the national figure.

The population is entirely born in Australia, which is far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, with some Irish heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home here. This is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 72% of residents. Only 14% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, only 26.3% completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are high in Nowley; the typical family earns $2,374 a week, which is a little above the state average. About 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 32% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Diabetes is the most common long-term condition at 20%.

Giving back is common here, with 22.9% of people volunteering and 25.7% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the state averages.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 55 years, and earns a typical personal income of $687.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. About 57.9% of households are couples with children.

Rent is exceptionally low at a typical $45 per week, which is far below the state and national figures. Homes are spacious, with only 0.7 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. No one works from home, and half of the residents drive themselves to work.

The population is very stable, with only 19.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 68.6% of adults working or looking for work. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Nowley is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.