Nambrok

The community is slightly younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 18.9% of the population. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.1% were born overseas. Filipino ancestry is one of the most common non-English backgrounds, with 6.4% of residents claiming this heritage.

While 71.4% of people speak only English, the area has a much higher proportion of people using another language at home than most similar areas. Tagalog is the most common second language.

Religious views are split evenly, with 37.5% of people identifying as Christian and another 37.5% reporting no religion.

The area has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or Year 12 qualification compared to the state and national figures. Qualifications are often in agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the national figure. Only 7.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well below the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. Only 2.5% need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid childcare is around the middle for similar areas, and 14.3% of people are volunteers, which is about the same as the national figure.

The First Nations population is very small, with only one resident recorded. This person is far older than the national typical age and has a much lower personal income.

Families with children make up 54.7% of the community. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every home in Nambrok is a separate house, and 93.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 8.6%, and 41.9% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 23.9% of workers work from home.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. However, recent overseas arrivals are well above the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 46.3% of the workforce. Managers make up the most common occupation at 37.3%.

Nambrok is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.