Nuggetty

The typical resident is 38, and the area is heavily weighted toward adults, with children under 15 and seniors both far below national figures. A striking 26.1% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.9% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

About 31.3% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well below the national and state averages.

Education levels are low, with only 12.3% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Typical qualifications include bachelor and postgraduate degrees for a small group of residents.

Earnings are strong here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,083, which is a little above the state and national figures. Personal weekly incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with no one needing help with daily activities and far fewer people living with long-term health conditions.

Unpaid care for children is among the lowest in the region, consistent with the very small number of children living here. However, 14% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations residents make up 4.7% of the population, well above the state average. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 43, but personal incomes are far below national figures.

Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.7 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 19.2% of households, which is well above the state and national averages.

While typical mortgage payments are about the same as the national figure, weekly rents are far below, sitting at just $180.

The area is remote, with a 91-minute drive to the city. While there is one bus route, it is a long walk to the nearest stop, taking about 38 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 17.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very low here, with only 17.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nuggetty is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.