Bajool

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 44 and 21.9% of people aged 65 and over. There is a strong presence of children, and 5.8% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87% born here and only 3.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 91.9% of the population, and no one reported using another language. This is far below the national average for language diversity.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 37.1% of people have no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 34.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 5.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national average.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,262 a week. However, 12.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is a little above the state average.

A little more than 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas. About 30% of residents have a long-term health condition, with asthma and arthritis being the most common.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.7% volunteering, a figure well above the national average. More people also do unpaid housework and care for children compared to most areas.

There are 26 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age is 19, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. First Nations household income is well below the national average at $1,125.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home and 57.7% of households consisting of couples with children.

Every single home in Bajool is a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 44.1% owned outright, and renting is far less common than in the rest of the state at just 12.5%.

Car use is essential as every home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with zero stops or routes in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 18.7% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.6%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, transport, or as machinery operators and drivers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. Almost no residents are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.