St Helens

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45. Children under 15 make up 40.5% of the population, which is far above the 18.2% national figure.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, meaning there are no overseas-born residents. English is the most common ancestry at 40.5%, followed by Australian and German.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Religious affiliation is common here, as only 8.1% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Schooling levels are lower than most areas, with only 26.7% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 58.8% nationally. About 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,041, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents report very few health issues, with only 8.1% having a long-term condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 30% of people helping out, far above the national average of 14.1%. About 26.7% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families are common, with 71.4% being couples with children. One-parent families make up 19% of households, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

The typical weekly rent is $330, which is a little below the national figure of $375. Homes generally have about 2.4 people each.

The area is extremely remote, with a drive time to the city of 119 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 22.2% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 36.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.