Jinghi

The population is far older than the national figure, though children under 15 make up 21.4% of the community. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 19.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 91.4% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

The community is more religious than most, with 64.3% identifying as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 20% of the population, which is far below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 26.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly family income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

A little more than 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. However, the rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues are well below the national average.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community, with 34.5% volunteering and 27.6% providing unpaid care, both figures being far above the national average.

First Nations people make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the state average. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 11.

Homes in Jinghi tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per home, a little above the national figure. Couples with children make up 61.4% of households.

Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $138, which is far below the national figure of $375. Rooms are also more crowded, with 0.9 people per bedroom.

Working from home is very common at 35.9%, far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0% unemployment rate and 69.2% of people working full-time. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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