Bena

Bena is much older than most similar areas, with a typical resident aged 51. This is far older than the national figure of 38, and 25.1% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.

The community is largely Australian-born, and the 11.9% born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.7% of residents. Only 2.6% use another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

About 47.9% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.2%.

Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, with 42.2% of residents finishing school. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.3% of adults, also well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,687, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 11.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.6% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. Meanwhile, only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

Unpaid care and housework are common here; 15.6% of people provide unpaid care, and 27.6% do 15 or more hours of housework weekly, both figures well above the national average.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $824, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Couples with and without children make up the vast majority of households. Only 7.5% are one-parent families, and people living alone are well below the national figure at 19.7%.

Every single home in Bena is a separate house, and 45.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 85.5% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of residents commuting by public transport. However, 28.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure of 21.0%.

About 34.9% of the population moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 27.2% of workers. Full-time employment stands at 53.8%, which is well below the national figure of 58.9%.

Bena is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain has a notable slope.