Numbaa

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45. However, children under 15 make up 23.8% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the dominant language here, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home, far below the state average. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the main religion for 48.4% of residents. Those with no religion make up 35.2%, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 34.8% of people completing Year 12. Many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications, often in agriculture and environment or health.

Personal incomes are about the same as the national figure, though the typical household earns $1,541 a week, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are present, with 13.8% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas. However, 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state average.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 39.4% of people caring for children, far above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, with 5.5% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The First Nations community here is slightly older, with a typical age of 26.

Households tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is driven by a high number of couples with children, while one-parent families are not present in the data.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 95% having three or more bedrooms. Tenure is very stable, as 65% of homes are owned outright, far above the state and national figures.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting via public transport. This is consistent with a long 120-minute drive to the city, though 45.1% of workers now work from home.

Residents are very settled, with only 16.8% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 58.8% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.