Quidong

This is a remarkably young community where 55% of people are children under 15, making it far younger than the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 30% of the population, which is far above the state and national averages.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, and no residents were born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian at 40% and Italian at 30%.

English is the only language used at home in Quidong, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

About 35% of residents have no religion, a figure a little above the state average but well below the national figure. Another 30% identify as Christian.

There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is a common trait for about 59% of similar areas.

The typical personal weekly income is $850, which is about the same as the national figure. Typical weekly household incomes are $1,625, a little below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are reported by 20% of residents, which is far above the national figure. While 30% of people have a long-term health condition, no one in the community needs help with daily activities.

There are six First Nations people in Quidong, with a typical age of 12, which is far younger than the national figure. Household incomes for First Nations people are far above the state and national figures, though their typical personal income is far below.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home, which is about the same as the state average.

Housing is much more affordable here than in most areas, with typical weekly rents at $200 and monthly home-loan payments at $1,100, both far below the state and national figures.

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

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 33%, ahead of Mining (0%).

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