Nicholson

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 18.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is very young, with children under 15 making up 15.6% of residents and seniors accounting for only 9.4%.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Italian.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

About 43.8% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.7% of people finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than usual, with the typical household earning $1,125 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is very healthy, with only 9.4% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is slightly above the national figure at 16.7%. However, unpaid care for children and other people is non-existent here, which is far below the national trend.

There are six First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 13, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical household income for First Nations families is $225, far below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 3.4 people per home, which is well above the national figure of 2.5.

Crowding is high, as there are 1.6 people per bedroom, which is far above the national figure of 0.8.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, meaning residents cannot rely on buses or trains.

The population is very mobile, with 67.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 70.8%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.

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