Nundubbermere

Residents here are far older than the state and national averages, with 21.6% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and unlike much of the country, no residents speak little or no English.

About 41.2% of the community identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 34.9% of residents completing Year 12 and just 9.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $900. However, 20.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is about the same as the state average.

A higher than usual 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities, although the rate of long-term health and mental health conditions is well below the national average.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 26.8% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

First Nations people in the area are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 47. Typical personal income for this group is also well below the national figure.

Most people live in families, with 58.5% in couples with children and very few people living alone. Typical homes hold 2.6 people, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and over half are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $280, well below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very settled, as only 11.3% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, and full-time employment is far below the state average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.