Nukku

The population is significantly older than the state average, with the typical resident aged 55. While 17.5% of people are seniors, there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, far above the national figure.

English ancestry is the most common at 45%, followed by Australian and German. About 15% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home by 77.5% of residents. No one in the community speaks another language at home or has trouble speaking English, which is far below the national trend.

Half of the residents identify as Christians. Those with no religion make up 17.5% of the population, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

Educational attainment is low, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the national average.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,187, which is well below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is in good health, with only 12.5% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average, and no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 18.2% of people helping out. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the national figure.

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

One-parent families make up 24% of the community, which is well above the national average. Most homes consist of couples, with or without children.

Weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at just $150. However, typical monthly home loan payments are around $1,863, which is slightly higher than the state average.

Nukku is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 111 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here, at 48.5%, which is far below the state and national figures.

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