Kumbarilla

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 13.5% of the population, which is well above the state average. The community is far older than the national typical age of 38, with the local typical resident being 46.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of the community. While 5.4% use another language at home, this is far below the national average, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.2%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 3.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state and national averages at 25.1%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical weekly household income at $1,057, well below the state figure of $1,675. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 39% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. About 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.8%. Unpaid care for children is also well below the national average, at 21.0%.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in the rest of the state, with a median age of 28. While personal income is a little above the state average, household income is well below.

Over half of the households are couples with children. People living alone make up 25.3% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.7% of houses owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is rare at 6.7%, and typical weekly rents are well below the state figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting via public transport and no public transport stops available. Most homes have at least one vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 44.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is well above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.