Biboohra

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 9.8%. Residents are noticeably older than the state and national average of 38, with a typical age of 45.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 82.9% of people. While 4.8% use another language at home, this is far below the 22.3% national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.1%. Those with no religion make up 37.6% of the community, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,488, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, 20.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 23.7% of residents. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 24.3% of people doing 15 hours or more a week. About 14.6% of the community are volunteers.

First Nations residents in Biboohra earn more than those in the state or national averages, with a typical household income of $2,083. The typical age for this group is 26.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. About 56.2% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in Biboohra is a separate house. Renting is far less common than across the state, with 43.6% of homes owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, and every household owns at least one motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, with only 1.5% of people using it to commute.

The community is very stable; only 26% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 65%. Work is concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as healthcare and construction.

Biboohra is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.