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The area has a strong First Nations presence and a higher number of children than most places. De facto relationships are very common here, at 31.3%, which is far above the national figure.

Most people were born in Australia, and very few residents were born overseas (3.8%), which is far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home for 87.2% of residents, and there are no recorded instances of people using another language or speaking little English.

Religious affiliation is higher than usual, as the proportion of people with no religion (21.1%) is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is very low, with no one holding a bachelor's degree and only 17.8% finishing Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly personal income is $553, well below the national figure. While household incomes are around the middle for similar areas, very few people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community appears healthy, with long-term health conditions (13.5%) and mental health conditions (3.0%) both far below the national figures.

Participation in unpaid work is very low; only 5.7% of people volunteer, and far fewer people provide unpaid care or do heavy housework compared to other areas.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with a typical age of 33. While Year 12 completion is very low at 10.6%, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. There is also a much higher rate of one-parent families (22.4%) compared to the rest of Australia.

Renting is very common at 72.7%, far above the state average. Typical weekly rent is very low at $120, and every home in the area is a separate house.

Car dependence is high, though 29% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. Many people walk to work (32.5%), likely because there is no public transport.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a figure about the same as the national average.

Few adults are working or looking for work (37.7%), far below the national figure. However, those who are employed have no unemployment rate, and many work as managers or professionals.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, although more than half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.