Breakaway

This is a young community where the typical resident is 32, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 21.9% of the population, far above the Australian average of 18.2%, while only 6.4% are seniors.

The population is entirely born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% born overseas. Those with recorded ancestry are primarily Australian (41.7%) or English (38.0%).

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian (51.9%). Those reporting no religion make up 35.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Many residents hold trade qualifications, with 51.5% having a Certificate III or IV. However, only 6.1% have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are far above the national average, with a typical household earning $3,799 a week. More than half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, compared to just 22.6% across Australia.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 20.3% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much lower than in most other areas at 2.1%.

Caring for children is common here, with 33.1% of people doing so unpaid, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.1% of the population, well above the national figure of 3.2%. First Nations households in the area are among the highest earners at $3,750 a week.

Homes are larger than average, with 3.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a community where 73.3% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house, and 86.5% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgages are common, with a typical monthly payment of $2,600, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 35.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 70.5% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in mining (20.5%) or construction (12.5%).

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.