Reid River

This is an older community where the typical resident is 50, far older than the state and national average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the country. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 84.6% of people using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.2%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.6%, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are generally lower than the state average, with only 33.6% of people completing Year 12. Qualifications are most common in engineering and society and culture.

Typical household income is $1,196 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, typical personal income is $810, which is about the same as the national average.

Residents here are generally healthier than the average person, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.9%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

A high number of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework, far above the national figure. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members, at 6.6%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical personal income of $949, which is far above the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes are generally smaller, with 2.3 people per home. Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 56.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. No one in the area is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There is no public transport and very few people work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 24.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 72.1%, though the unemployment rate of 8.8% is well above the national average. Work is concentrated in agriculture, construction, and mining.

There are no shops, schools, or parks within walking distance. The walkability score is zero, meaning residents must rely on cars for all their needs.