Rankins Springs

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, and it has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 8.2%. About 23.6% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 43.3%. Only 9.6% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 83.7% of the community. While 8.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

About 60% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 29.8%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 37.5% of residents completing Year 12. However, there is a high number of schools per 1,000 children, and many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the usual household earning $1,273 a week. Only 5.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.2% of people, with asthma being the most frequent. Conversely, only 2.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well below the state average.

Volunteering is very common at 26.5%, far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare at 31.0%, which is consistent with the large number of children in the area.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 18. While their household income is much lower than most areas, their typical personal income of $850 is well above the national figure.

Family life is common, with 58.2% of homes consisting of couples with children. However, a high number of people live alone (34.7%), which is well above the state average.

Housing is overwhelmingly made up of separate houses, and 53.3% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are very low, with the typical weekly rent at just $143.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. About 28% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

About 34.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is lower than the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15% of the population, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Employment is strong, with 68.4% of adults working or looking for work, well above the state average. Half of all workers are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and 46% are managers.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.0. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and 0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.