Sandy Crossing

The area is significantly younger than the rest of the state, with children making up 11.5% of the population and no residents aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are very common here, accounting for 25.0% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 11.5%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Those with recorded ancestry are predominantly English (65.4%), Australian (19.2%), or German (11.5%).

English is the only language spoken at home, with 92.3% of residents using it exclusively. This is far below the national average for linguistic diversity, as no one in the area uses another language at home.

A majority of residents have no religious affiliation (57.7%), a figure far above the national level of 38.9%. The remaining population is primarily Christian (46.2%).

Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 15.0% of residents have completed Year 12, and 35.0% of the population reached Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.

Typical personal income is just $380 a week, which is far below the national figure of $805. This is reflected in the distribution, where 82.6% of people earn under $650 weekly and no one earns $2,000 or more.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 46.2% of residents, which is far above the national average of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than usual, reported by 11.5% of the population.

Volunteerism is much higher than in most areas, with 30.4% of people volunteering compared to the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 21.7% of residents provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 3.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children, making up 73.9% of the community.

Crowding is higher than usual, with 1.10 people per bedroom. The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,690, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, leaving residents entirely reliant on other means of travel.

The population is very stable, with only 11.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Only 47.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

Sandy Crossing is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.