Eulo

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 57 and a very small number of children. In contrast, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is far above the national figure at 19.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the wider state. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and the number of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is much more common here than in most areas, with 72.3% of people identifying as Christian and far fewer reporting no religion.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who have graduated often specialise in agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $959 a week and no households earning $3,000 or more.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with arthritis and diabetes being the most reported issues.

This is a highly active community where 42.3% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care and a strong history of Defence Force service.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the population, though they face much lower typical incomes and are far older than those in the wider state.

Homes tend to be small, with only 2.0 people per home on average. Many residents live alone or as couples without children.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents far below the national average. Many residents own their homes outright, and most live in separate houses.

The area is car-dependent, and there is no public transport available. Interestingly, 32% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state average.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with a huge 64% of the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

While the area is mostly car-dependent and lacks grocery stores within walking distance, many homes are within a short walk of health services and schools.