Manapouri

The community is far older than the state and national average, though children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population. There are no people in de facto relationships here, which is far below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.5%, which is far below the national figure. English, German, and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

Everyone in the community speaks English at home, meaning there are no people who speak another language or who speak little to no English. This is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly Christian at 93.6%. No one reported having no religion, which is far below the state and national figures.

A bachelor's degree or higher is held by only 7.7% of adults, far below the national figure. While 51.6% have completed Year 12, this is still well below the national average.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal income at $450. However, 15.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.9% of people. Heart disease and lung conditions are the most frequently reported issues.

Caring for others is a major part of local life, as 28.2% of people provide unpaid care and 38.5% care for children unpaid, both of which are far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, a little above the national figure. Over half of the households are couples with children.

Typical weekly rent is just $150, which is far below the national figure. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,450, well above the national average.

The area is very remote, with a 106-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops. This helps explain why 30% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 13.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, well below the national figure. Most people work in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.

Manapouri is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.