Saibai Island

The community is far younger than the state and national averages, with 37.9% of people under 15 and only 5% aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most other areas.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

Language diversity is very high, with 88.8% of residents using another language at home, which is far above the national average. About 12.1% of people speak little or no English.

The community is strongly religious, with 70.6% identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 5.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree. About 47.7% of residents finished Year 12, which is well below the state average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the country, with the usual weekly household income at $922. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

While 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are far less common here than in the rest of Australia.

Volunteerism is far more common here than nationally, with 24.4% of people volunteering. A high 42.6% of residents also provide unpaid childcare, and more people have served in the Defence Force than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the population, with 92.1% speaking a First Nations language. This group is noticeably younger than the state average and faces a very high unemployment rate of 40%.

Homes are much larger than usual, with 3.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are far more common here than nationally, making up 42.8% of households.

Rental properties dominate, as 100% of homes are rented and none are owned outright. Weekly rent is very low, with the typical payment of $115 being far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on private cars, as 53.3% of homes have no motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 10% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 43.1%. Those who are working are often in education, public administration, or retail.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While most residents live within a short walk of a park or health service, there are no groceries or schools within a 15-minute walk.