East Barron

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. It is a family-oriented place, with 20.5% of people under 15 and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Australian and English ancestries are most common, though Italian heritage is also significant at 14.7%. About 15.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average.

English is the main language for 86.7% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, the rate is still far below the national figure, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

About half of the population identify as Christian, while 39.6% report no religion. This proportion of non-religious residents is about the same as the Australian average.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 22.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the national figure.

The typical weekly household income is $1,542, which is about the same as the state average. While 10.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week—a higher rate than in most similar areas—few households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions affect 30.2% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. Despite this, the area has a lower percentage of people needing help with daily activities than most similar areas.

Residents are exceptionally active, with 29.8% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. This high level of engagement is seen alongside a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 14, and personal incomes are among the lowest for this level.

Families are the norm here, with 50.2% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, there are fewer people living alone than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 50% of homes are owned outright—far above the national figure. This stability is reflected in a typical monthly home loan payment of $1,100, which is much lower than most areas.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 58% owning three or more.

The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have increased, with 20.9% joining the community recently.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the biggest employers, making up 22.6% of jobs. While more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.