Nangwee

The community is older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 44. While 16.9% of residents are children, the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure at 10.8%.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 4.6% born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, and very few people use another language at home (4.6%). This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 50.8% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (17.4%), though this is well below the national average. Many residents have completed a certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly family income is a little below the state average at $1,687. However, the area has a much higher proportion of high earners, with 15.2% of people earning over $2,000 a week.

People with long-term health conditions are well below the national average at 20%. About 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Family and community duties are very high here, with 45.7% of people caring for children unpaid and 37% doing significant housework. Volunteer rates are also well above the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, and for those present, the typical age of 57 is far older than the state average of 23.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Most families are couples with children, and there are far fewer one-parent families than in the rest of the state.

Housing is very affordable, with typical monthly home-loan payments far below the national figure. Rent is also much lower than the state average.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This car dependency is reflected in the long 133-minute drive time to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 17.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture is the dominant industry, employing 55.2% of the workforce. The area has no unemployment, and about 20.7% of workers work from home.

Nangwee is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.