Fordsdale

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 47, yet children under 15 make up 22% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 14% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 94% of the community, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 44%, which is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.6% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical weekly household earning $1,312, and no households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12% of the population, which is well above the national average of 8.8%.

This is a highly active community where 29.5% of people volunteer and 20% have served in the Defence Force, both of which are far above national figures.

First Nations people make up 10% of the population, and this group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 17.

Families with children make up half of all households, while those living alone are less common here than in the rest of the country.

Separate houses dominate the landscape, with 83.3% of homes being detached, and typical monthly loan payments are far below the national average at $750.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no residents using public transport to get to work.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years compared to 40.7% across Australia.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent due to its steep slopes and a total lack of shops, schools or health services within walking distance.