Paddys Flat

The community is very young, with a typical age of 31 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. There are no residents aged 65 and over, and children under 15 make up 17.4% of the population.

Everyone in this area was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This results in a proportion of people using another language at home that is far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 87%. The proportion of people with no religion is 26.1%, which is far below the Australian figure of 38.9%.

No adults in the community hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical weekly incomes are well below state and national figures, with typical family income at $1,437. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 34.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. No one reported a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 30% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Many residents also do significant unpaid housework and provide care for others.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Over 60% of families are couples with children.

Housing costs are much lower than elsewhere, with typical weekly rent at $200 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $900, both far below the national figures.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 11.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, which is similar to the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.