Umagico

Almost 90% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a figure far above the national average. The community is exceptionally young, with very few people aged 65 and over compared to the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, with very few born overseas compared to other areas. Only 1% of the population were born in another country.

Language diversity is very high here, with 78.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 13.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

School completion is much lower than the national average, with only 30.1% of residents finishing Year 12. Only 2.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Typical incomes are very low, with the typical household earning $939 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas, with only 14.2% affected. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than the national average.

Childcare is a major focus here, with nearly 40% of people providing unpaid care for children, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most areas.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the population and are notably younger than those in the rest of the state. A strong cultural connection remains, with 77.1% speaking a First Nations language.

Homes are typically large, with an average of 3.9 people per household. Single-parent families are very common, making up 41.2% of households, which is far above the national average.

Rental properties dominate the market, with 92.3% of homes rented, far above the state average. Weekly rents are very low, typically around $125, and very few people own their homes outright.

Car ownership is low, as 36% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national figure. While some people use public transport to get to work, there are no official public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 17.1% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Unemployment is very high at 34.5%, far above the state and national figures. Many of those working are employed in public administration and safety or health and social assistance.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools. However, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.