Quorrobolong

The community has a strong First Nations presence, with 6.8% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is far older than those in most other areas, there is a notable presence of couples with children.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.3% born here and only 7.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with 94.4% using it at home. Only 1.7% of people use another language, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is split, with 52.7% identifying as Christian and 40.0% reporting no religion. The share of people with no religion is a little above the Australian average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 16.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV, and about 43.7% finished Year 12.

Incomes are significantly higher than typical areas, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,392. A striking 33.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national figure.

About 30.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition reported, affecting 11.0% of the population.

Unpaid work is common here; 33.2% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly, a figure far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are 39 First Nations people in the area, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure. However, Year 12 completion is much lower than in most other areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Family life is dominant, as 61.5% of households consist of couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 91.0% have three or more bedrooms. While 42.1% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,600, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 44.9% owning two and 23.0% owning four or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% moving in the last five years, which is well below the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%. Common industries include health care, construction, and manufacturing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.