Rappville

The area is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 49 and a high proportion of seniors. This trend is mirrored in the First Nations community, where the typical age of 50 is much higher than the national figure of 24.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas compared to the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.1% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the national average. Consequently, no one in the community reports speaking little or no English.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 43.7%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.5%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 27.2% of residents completing Year 12. Only 10% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical household earning $743 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 32.4% of people have a long-term condition. Mental health issues are particularly prevalent at 14.8%, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents are very active in supporting others, with 19.1% providing unpaid care and 23.6% volunteering. This is well above the national figures for both activities.

There are 18 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group's typical personal income of $449 is a little below the national figure.

One-parent families are very common, making up 31% of households, which is far above the state average. The typical home is small, with 2.3 people per household.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 46.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than usual, typically costing $225 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Unemployment is very high at 23.1%, far above the state average of 4.9%. Only 35.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest for its level.

Rappville is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1. While some homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, no one can walk to groceries, health services, or public transport.