Premer

The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than the state and national figures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the main language here, with only 4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.8%. Those with no religion make up 26.2% of the community, which is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 18.8% of people completed Year 12, far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $875 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 11.1% of the population, which is well above the national average. Long-term health conditions, such as arthritis and asthma, are reported at a rate about the same as the state.

Unpaid care for others is a bit more common here than in most areas, though volunteering is much lower than the national figure. Only 19.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, well below the state average.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Personal incomes for this group are among the lowest at this level.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and a very high proportion of one-parent families at 40%. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in Premer is a separate house, and 54.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $210.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Every household has at least one motor vehicle.

Residents are very settled, with only 19.8% moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the state, and the unemployment rate is well above the national average. Most people who do work are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.