Foxdale

The community is older than the state and national typicals, with a typical resident aged 41. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 8.1% compared to the 3.2% national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (8.1%) than the national average of 27.7%. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.4% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Nearly half the population identifies as Christian.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 26.3% nationally. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are high here, with the typical household earning $2,083 a week, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. Over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a much lower rate of mental health conditions (0.0%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is strong, with 25% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most areas.

There are 8 First Nations people in Foxdale, whose typical personal income is well above the national figure. This group is much younger than the state average, with a typical age of 16.

Families are common here, with 60.9% being couples with children and typical homes holding 2.6 people. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in Foxdale is a separate house, and 41.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rent is $280, well below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job security is very high, with 83.8% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.