Burrum Town

The area is far older than most, with 39.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 50.8%.

English is the dominant language, with 91.9% of people using it only. Only 3% of residents use another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the community identifies as Christian (52.3%), while 41.6% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 25% of people completing Year 12. Just 5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $744. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 50.8% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the state's 28.8%. This is reflected in the 13.2% of residents who need help with daily activities.

While 15.6% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average, only 10.1% of the community volunteers. There is also a strong history of military service, with 8.5% having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 7.6% of the population, well above the national average. Typical personal income for this group is $524, which is about the same as the national figure.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 43% of households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.8 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 70.1% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. However, these homes are often small, and only 33.6% have three or more bedrooms.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as 76.1% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The area has seen significant movement, with 46.9% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 19.0%, far above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 32.4% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.