Barcaldine

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 43. First Nations people make up 8.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the country. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor's degree. The area has a higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most similar places.

Typical personal weekly income is $869, which is a little above the state average. While typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below average.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, though the rate of mental health conditions is well below both the state and national figures.

Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 29.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is a community where a higher-than-average number of people have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is notably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21. Unemployment among First Nations people is well below the national rate, and personal incomes are well above the national figure.

A large number of people live alone—well above the state average—while homes generally hold fewer people than is typical for most areas.

Detached houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state. Many residents own their homes outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure.

The town is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport routes or stops. Most people drive to work, and 5.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

About 35.6% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average.

Full-time employment is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, health, and public administration.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score well below the state average. However, residents have better-than-average access to health services and schools within a 15-minute walk.