Kolonga

The population is far older than most areas, with 42.4% of residents aged 65 or over. There are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 0.0% of the community, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 93.9% of people. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

More than half of residents (54.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remaining 45.5% are Christian.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical personal income of $416 falling far below the national figure. However, 21.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Health struggles are common here; 60.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 12.1% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life, with 21.2% of people providing unpaid care and 36.4% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, both of which are far above national figures.

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few residents. The typical age for First Nations people here is 58, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are small, with only 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

Typical weekly rent is $270, which is well below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly home-loan payments are also lower than most areas at $1,300.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making it completely reliant on private vehicles.

The community is quite stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below the national average of 61.1%.

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