Tambaroora

The community is far older than the state and national average, with one-third of residents aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 16.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure. Ancestry is primarily Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home here. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 53.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 23.3% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $687, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 43.3% of people. Arthritis and heart disease are the most reported issues, though no residents currently require help with daily activities.

The area has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 17.9%, far above the national figure of 2.8%. Unpaid care for children and other people is almost non-existent.

There are five First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 38, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is well below the national average at $350 a week.

Homes tend to be small, with the typical household containing only 1.8 people, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at $50, far below the national figure of $375. Home loan payments are also well below the state average.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, leaving residents entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 30.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.