Biddaddaba

The area is much older than the national figure, with 20.5% of people aged 65 and over. This age profile is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.9% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.4%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is split mainly between Christianity at 45.6% and people with no religion at 39.2%, the latter of which is about the same as the national figure.

The community has a lower rate of higher education than most areas, with 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 46.6% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,350, which is well below the national figure. However, there is a notable gap in earnings, as 14.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure much higher than most areas.

About 29.2% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Mental health conditions are reported by 4.7% of people, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state or nation, with 17.4% of people contributing. Unpaid care for others is also higher than in most areas.

There are six First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of just 8 years.

Family setups are mostly couples, with 51.9% having children and 40.5% without. People living alone are less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in Biddaddaba is a separate house, and 46.0% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Those with a mortgage face very high costs, with typical monthly payments far above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. This is consistent with the fact that 30.8% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average.

The community has seen significant movement, with 38.7% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, far above the state and national figures.

Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas at 66.7%. However, a lower percentage of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

Biddaddaba is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.