North Isis

The area is far older than both the state and nation, with children under 15 making up only 11.1% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 38.9% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

About 16.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.5% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes in North Isis are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $971 a week, far below the national typical figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 39.9% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%. Similarly, 10.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the state figure.

Many residents provide unpaid care, and the area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members (6.3%) than the national average of 2.8%.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 53, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.

Most households are couples without children (55.8%), and the typical home is smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.

Home ownership is very high, with 61.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $250.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 39.1% of homes have two vehicles, and 24.9% have three.

Around 34.6% of people moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, with 24.5% of the workforce in these industries. Only 44.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.