Budgee

This is an older community where 46.7% of people are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. There are no children under 15 living here, and the typical resident is 59, which is far older than the state and national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 83.3% of the population was born here. English is the most common ancestry at 56.7%, followed by Irish and Australian heritage.

English is the only language used at home by 93.3% of residents. This is far below the national figure, with no one in the community using another language at home.

Christianity is the main religion for 60.0% of the community. The proportion of people with no religion is 26.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 63.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. About 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly family income of $1,125, which is far below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are also slightly more common here than across Australia.

Community spirit is very high, with 40.0% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with a high number of people who served in the Defence Force (16.1%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Households are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national average.

Rent is exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of $50, far below the national average of $375.

The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 109 minutes and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 23.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 53.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average of 61.1%.

Budgee is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.