Taloumbi

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than both the state and nation. About 10.4% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Australian, English, and Scottish ancestries are most common, and the area has very few people born overseas, at just 4.2%.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents reporting the use of another language, a figure far below the national average.

About 38.5% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure and well above the state average.

A surprising 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas, though only 49.3% completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level; the typical personal weekly income is $466, which is far below the national figure of $805.

The area has a high need for support, with 13.5% of people needing help with daily activities, a figure well above the state average.

Many residents provide unpaid care (25.6%) and do significant housework, although the proportion of people caring for children is much lower than most areas.

First Nations residents in Taloumbi earn more than those in similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $900.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and a high proportion of one-parent families at 21.7%.

Every home is a separate house, and more than half are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 33.3% of workers operating from home.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.4% of residents moving in the last five years.

While full-time employment is around the middle for its level, the unemployment rate of 11.1% is well above the national figure.

There are no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk, making the area completely car-dependent.