Cullen

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and no one aged 65 or over. Children under 15 are much more common here than in most similar areas, and 27.6% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.8%), though 11.1% were born overseas. Common ancestries include English and Irish, with a smaller number of residents claiming Greek heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of the population using another language, far below the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents (66.7%) have no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

While 17.2% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, only 27.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure of 61.8%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,625, which is well below the state figure. Personal income is also much lower than in most areas, with over half the population earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.7% of residents have a long-term health condition and 41.7% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national average.

Volunteering is very common at 27.6%, far above the national figure. This is consistent with high rates of unpaid care, with 37.9% of people caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.7 people per household. The community consists almost entirely of couples, with 64.7% raising children and no one-parent families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,600, which is well above the state average. However, weekly rents are much lower than in most areas at just $195.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 60.9% of people drive to work, while 30.4% work from home.

The population has seen significant movement recently, with 44.1% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

Job activity is very high, with 79.3% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Much of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Cullen is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, with only a few parks nearby.