Naring

Naring has a young profile, with 24.6% of people being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the population, a higher proportion than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.4% of people born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home in this area. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Most residents identify as Christians, making up 57.4% of the community. Those with no religion account for 35.2%, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and qualifications are often linked to agriculture and the environment.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, though no households earn $3,000 or more per week. Personal weekly incomes are generally higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.2% of people. However, only 3.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 29% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. This extends to unpaid care, as 21.5% provide unpaid care and 39.8% care for children, which are both among the highest rates for this level.

First Nations people in Naring are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 10 years. Typical personal and household incomes for this group are also much lower than the national figures.

Homes are typically large, with an average of 2.9 people per household and 17% being one-parent families. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in Naring is a separate detached house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.9%, which is far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. About 13.8% of people work from home.

The population is quite stable, with only 27.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

Employment is strong, with no one unemployed and 63.8% working full-time. Many of these jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 37.9% of the workforce.

Naring is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.