Mannibadar

Residents are far older than the national figure, with the typical age being 48 and 26.2% of the population aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18.5% of the community, de facto relationships are much less common here than in most similar areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Ancestry is predominantly Australian (49.2%) and English (46.2%).

English is the only language used at home for 92.3% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is high, with 64.6% of people identifying as Christian. This is reflected in the fact that those with no religion make up only 20%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While a higher proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, only 36% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Qualifications are often focused on agriculture and the environment.

Typical family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,624 per week, and 29.6% of households earn over $3,000 weekly, which is well above the national average.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas at 9.2%. However, long-term health conditions are much lower than the national figure, with 66.2% of people reporting none.

This is a highly active community for volunteering, with 34.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also very common, with 28.6% of residents providing support, and 6.3% have served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state average.

Living arrangements are split, with 48.1% of people living alone, a figure far above the national average. However, 67.4% of households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Homes are almost exclusively separate houses, and 55.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, with 96.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no public transport stops and a 112-minute drive to the city. This isolation helps explain why 54.1% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 11.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 64.9% of the workforce. While 81.6% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate of 10% is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.