Camooweal

About 39% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is relatively young, with the typical resident aged 36 and far fewer seniors than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish. Only 10.2% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the main language, though 10.6% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, virtually everyone speaks English to some degree.

Religion remains common here, as 50.8% of people identify as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 37.7% of residents completing Year 12. A small minority of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $977, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is well below the state and national averages.

The community reports very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing much less often than in most other areas.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 18.7%. Conversely, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or doing housework is among the lowest for its level.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, though they face significant challenges with a typical household income of $624, which is far below the national figure.

One-parent families are very common at 34.6%, a figure far above the national average. About 30.4% of people live alone, which is also higher than in most areas.

Rent is much lower than average at $147 a week, and 85.5% of homes are separate houses. However, there is a shortage of larger homes, with only 52.2% having three or more bedrooms.

Walking is the primary way to get to work for 48.2% of people. There is no public transport in the area, and 11.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 39% of residents having moved in the last five years. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded in the latest census.

Jobs are heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 40% of the workforce. Labourers and managers are the most common occupations.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools. The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it lacks any public transport stops.