Didcot

Children under 15 make up 35.3% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%. While the typical age is 38, the community is much younger than most similar areas, with only 8.2% of residents aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.5%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (11.8%) than both Queensland and Australia. Those with listed ancestry most commonly identify as Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents speaking another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A higher proportion of residents have no religion (44.7%) compared to the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 43.5% of the population.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the usual household earning $1,312 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, though 12.3% of individuals earn over $2,000 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.2%, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here, affecting 9.4% of the population.

Community spirit is high, with 24.6% of residents volunteering, far above the state and national figures. Many people also provide unpaid care, with 22.8% of the population helping others.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are very common here at 23.4%, well above the national average of 14.1%.

Every home in Didcot is a separate house, and 59.3% are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure of 31%. Renting is non-existent here, and typical mortgage payments are far below the state average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 20.7% of the workforce works from home, and most households own multiple vehicles.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a rate a little above the national average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for nearly half the workforce. Only 54.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.