Balnagowan

Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 20.8% of the population. The community is younger than most, as only 9.8% of residents are seniors, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.8% born here. This is far below the national average for overseas birth, and only 7.5% of residents were born outside Australia.

English is the primary language, spoken at home by 94.3% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at just 1.4%, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 62.1% identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 34.0%, which is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Balnagowan is a wealthy area where the typical household income is $2,750 a week, among the highest for its level. Weekly personal income is also much higher than most areas at $925.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 19.6% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the Australian figure of 27.7%.

Caregiving is a strong feature of the community, with 33.9% of people providing unpaid child care, which is well above the national rate of 26.3%.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,125, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is well above the national average of 2.5, consistent with the high number of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, with 88.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.5%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is virtually non-existent, with no stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with only 27.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Mining and agriculture are key industries, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.6%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools, as there are no such amenities within a 15-minute walk.