Cairdbeign

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 40 years old, and 17.1% of the community are children under 15.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Most residents claim Australian (57.1%), English (32.9%), Irish (14.3%), or Scottish (14.3%) ancestry.

English is the main language for 85.7% of the community. While 8.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Faith is very common here, with 85.7% of people identifying as Christian. Only 10% of residents say they have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a much lower proportion of people with a bachelor degree (5.9%) than the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 49% finished Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,437. While no one earns $3,000 or more a week, 11.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 15.7% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 60.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. About 29.4% of people provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations people in Cairdbeign are much older and earn more than those in other similar areas. The typical personal income is $1,124 and the typical age is 53 years.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Most are couples with or without children, and very few people live alone.

Home ownership is high, with 58.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Almost all homes (95.8%) have three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available and every home owning at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 30.2% of workers work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, as only 22.6% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job security is high with 0% unemployment and 84.3% of adults working or looking for work. The main industries are agriculture, forestry and fishing, and mining.

Cairdbeign is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. It has a walkability score of 0.0.