Ungarie

The typical resident here is 53, making the community far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 27.5% of the population, which is well above the Australian average, while children under 15 are well below the state figure at 14.1%.

Most people were born in Australia, and only 4.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main religion, accounting for 62.6% of residents. About 26.8% of people report having no religion, which is well below the state average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 28.3% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and bachelor degrees are also far less common at 8.6%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual household earning $958 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 41.2% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 6.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high here, with 31.8% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

First Nations people make up 6.8% of the population, which is well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 21, noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

People living alone are very common at 39.2%, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Most homes are occupied by couples, though the typical home has 2.2 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. The typical weekly rent is only $100, and 98.2% of homes are separate houses.

Cars are the main way to get around, and 61.3% of workers drive to work. No one in the community uses public transport for their commute, despite there being two bus routes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 41.9% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65%, though the unemployment rate is a little higher than the national figure at 6.3%.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.