Degarra

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51. However, children under 15 make up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 11.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 21.3%.

Language diversity is very high here, with 32.5% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main faith for 55.0% of residents. The proportion of people with no religion is 25.0%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 27.8% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region; the typical weekly household income is just $849, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.5% of people. Diabetes is the most reported condition at 15.0%.

Defence Force veterans are well represented at 7.5%, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%. However, volunteering rates are lower than average.

First Nations people make up a huge part of the community, and 40.5% speak a First Nations language, far above the national figure of 12.3%. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $420, which is well below the national figure.

Household structures are unusual for this area, with 53.6% being one-parent families and 40.0% of people living alone, both of which are far above national levels.

Renting is common at 40.0%, well above the national figure of 30.6%. While 43.3% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $150 is far below the national figure.

The area is very car-reliant, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 10.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 12.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job opportunities are low, with only 31.9% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.