Bedourie

The community is far more likely to be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander than the national figure, at 22.7%. It is a predominantly working-age area, with only 8.7% of people being children and just 5.3% being seniors.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish. Around 11.3% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

While English is the main language, 10.0% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national figure.

A little above the national figure, 43.3% of residents report having no religion. Other common affiliations include Christianity and Islam.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 37.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Only 10.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal income is $1,072 per week, which is well above the national figure. Typical household income is also slightly higher than the national figure at $1,792.

Residents are much healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 17.3% reporting a long-term health condition. Just 2.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are 19.5%, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, unpaid care for children and housework is among the lowest for this level.

The First Nations population is older than the state average, with a typical age of 38. Personal income for First Nations people is far above the national figure, though the unemployment rate is well above at 19.0%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home. A high number of residents live alone (37.8%) or in couples without children (55.7%).

Rental properties dominate the market, and typical weekly rent is $142, which is far below the national figure. No homes are owned outright, and very few have three or more bedrooms.

Getting around is mostly by foot, with 47.1% of people walking to work. There are no public transport stops in the area, and 17.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 52.8% of people having moved into the area in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

A high number of people are working or looking for work (71.4%), and full-time employment is far above the national figure at 72.4%. Most work in public administration, safety, or agriculture.

The area is mostly car-dependent, but many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. There are no health services within walking distance.