Ballaroo

The population is a little younger than the national average, with a typical age of 36. While there are more seniors than usual, children under 15 make up only 11.8%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and German.

English is the main language, though 7.8% of people use another language at home. This is higher than most similar areas, despite being well below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 66.7% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below both the state and national figures.

About 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Completion of Year 12 is far below the national average, with 45.2% of residents finishing school.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the national figure. Weekly personal income is much higher than in most similar areas, with 11.9% of people earning over $2,000 a week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health or mental health conditions. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 31% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, well above the state and national averages.

The First Nations population is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 20. While household income for this group is among the lowest for similar areas, personal income is far above the national figure.

Families are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

The area is consistent with the state and national average, with 0.80 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 73.3% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 20.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Employment is very strong, with a 0% unemployment rate and 90% of the workforce in full-time roles. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a walkability score of 0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.