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The community is much older than most areas, with 28.6% of residents aged 65 or over. It also has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 9.5%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.0% were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar small areas. English is the most common ancestry at 69.0%.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the population. While 14.3% use another language at home—much higher than in most similar areas—no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.0% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 47.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 16.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,062, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 52.4% of people living with a long-term condition and 9.5% needing help with daily activities. These figures are far above the national average.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most other areas, with 22.2% doing so. However, very few people provide unpaid care or look after children.

There are 4 First Nations people in the community. The typical personal income for this group is $450 a week, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per household. One-parent families make up 33.3% of the community, a figure far above the state average.

Rental prices are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $175, far below the national figure of $375. Home-loan payments are typically $1,660 a month.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. It takes over 100 minutes to drive to the city.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.1% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

Only 50.0% 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 a very low walkability score. While some residents can walk to a park, there are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.