Palmer

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 21.7% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Every resident was born in Australia, a figure far below the national average of 27.7% born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the 22.3% of Australians who use another language.

About 32.6% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are quite low, with only 25.8% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household weekly incomes are far below the national figure, sitting at $1,062. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report very few health issues, with only 10.9% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

A high proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 9.7%, which is well above the national average of 2.8%.

First Nations residents are typically 27 years old, which is noticeably older than the national average of 24. However, their typical personal income is much lower than most areas at $349.

Homes are generally small, with only 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

The area has a lower density of people per bedroom than most areas, with a typical figure of 0.70.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 22.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 51.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

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