Pauls Pocket

First Nations people make up 28.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is young, with a typical age of 35 and no one aged 65 or over.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with no one born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents identify as Australian or English.

Everyone in the community speaks English only, meaning there are no people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.1% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. The remaining population identifies as Christian.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with no one holding a bachelor degree and only 26.1% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $599, which is much lower than most areas and well below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 15.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 5.8%. However, those with long-term health conditions are well below the national average.

Unpaid work is very common here, with 43.5% of people caring for children and 39.1% doing significant housework, both far above national figures. Volunteers make up 17.4% of the community.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than those elsewhere, with a typical age of 17. Their typical personal income is $575, about the same as the national figure.

Homes are large, with 3.3 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5. One-parent families are also common, making up 24.2% of households.

Housing is affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $130 and monthly loan payments of $1,322, both far below the national figures. Crowding is higher than usual, with 1.2 people per bedroom.

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

The community is relatively stable, with only 28.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 73.9%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.