Bundaberg Central

The typical resident is 34, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up only 6.8% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 18.2%.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 38.9% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, as 21.0% of people use a language other than English at home. About 9.9% speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure of 3.4%.

Half of the population report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.5%.

Education levels are lower than the state and nation, with only 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 43.9% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Household incomes are among the lowest in the area; the typical household earns $833 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.0% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community participation is very low, with only 7.4% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework are also far below national averages.

First Nations residents are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 61. Their household income is a little above the national figure at $1,875.

Living arrangements are unconventional, with a huge 56.3% of people living alone and 44.4% of families being one-parent households, both far above national figures.

Renters dominate the market at 81.3%, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Rent is relatively affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $235, well below the national figure of $375.

Public transport use is high, with 8.1% of people commuting via bus and 41.4% of homes having no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure of 7.4%.

The population is very mobile, as 48.7% moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 50.8% of the community, far above the national average.

Joblessness is a significant issue, with an unemployment rate of 11.9%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work as labourers or in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks and schools.