Thangool

The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with 91.4% of residents born here, far below the national average of 27.7% born overseas. Most people identify as having Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.7% of residents, and the 1.5% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is high in Thangool, where 67.6% of people identify as Christian. The 25.4% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,611, which is about the same as the state and national averages. However, 19.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than in most similar areas.

About 30.1% of people live with a long-term health condition, including arthritis and asthma. Those needing help with daily activities are at 3.8%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher than usual number of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up 3.1% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19, and they earn a typical personal income of $425, which is well below the national figure.

Family life is dominated by couples, with 56.9% of households being couples with children. Only 4.5% of families are one-parent households, which is far below the national figure of 14.1%.

Most people live in separate houses, with 96.3% of dwellings being detached, far above the national figure of 72.3%. Rent is very affordable at a typical weekly cost of $200, which is far below the national average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. About 18.5% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average of 14.1%.

The population is very stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 67% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, mining, and retail.

Thangool is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2, far below the state average of 5.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.