Caroline Crossing

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the state and national averages. It is a community with a high proportion of people in de facto relationships and a First Nations population that is well above the national figure.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, or Irish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

About 61% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 36%, a figure slightly below the national average.

Completion rates for Year 12 are far below the state and national figures. However, 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with 37.5% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. This is far above the national figure of 12.5%.

The community is in very good health, with a long-term health condition rate far below the national figure and no residents needing help with daily activities.

There is a very high rate of volunteering at 40.6%, far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children and do housework.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. Their household incomes are far above the national figure.

Most homes are made up of couples with children, and households are a little larger than the national average with 2.9 people per home.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 45.5% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43.6% of people moving house in the last five years, a rate slightly above the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 77.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment and work participation are both well above the national average, and there is no unemployment.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.