Bloomfield

The community is far older than the national figure, with 25% of people aged 65 or over. While First Nations representation is very high at 21.1%, there are far fewer children under 15 than in most other Australian areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 5.7% of people using another language at home. This is well below the national figure, though it is higher than some similar areas.

About 36% of the community reports having no religion, which is a little below the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.5%.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a lower rate of Year 12 completion, which is 37.9%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with typical weekly household earnings of $855. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, at just 4.5%.

About 29.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Mental health conditions are reported far less often than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children and general unpaid care are both much lower than the national figure. Interestingly, the rate of people who served in the Defence Force is a little above the national average.

First Nations people in Bloomfield are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. Unemployment among this group is very high at 42.9%, and typical household income is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 38.2% of people living alone—far above the national average. Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per household.

Most people live in separate houses, and 41.6% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure. Weekly rents are much lower than the national average at just $155.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport routes, and 23.6% of people work from home. Most households have at least one vehicle, though 6.2% have none.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years than the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A small number of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 14.3%. Common industries include public administration, construction, and education.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the national average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.