Beetaloo Valley

Residents are far older than the national average, with the typical person aged 56 and 26.7% being seniors. Children under 15 make up only 8.0%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian or English in ancestry, with 82.7% born in Australia. Only 6.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the sole language used at home for 90.7% of the population, and no one reported speaking little or no English. This means language diversity is far below the state and national figures.

Religion is split almost evenly, with 45.3% identifying as Christian and 44.0% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion is well above the national figure.

Education levels are very high, with 39.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Degrees in education and management are common here.

Typical family incomes are a little above the state figure at $2,062 per week. However, no households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most other areas.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere; 38.7% have a long-term condition, well above the national figure. Arthritis and cancer are the most reported conditions.

This is a highly active community where 46.0% of people volunteer, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care or served in the Defence Force.

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

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 49.0% being couples without children. Only 12.9% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 51.6% are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is non-existent here, and mortgage payments are much lower than typical.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle. About 17.9% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 23.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Many residents work in construction, agriculture, or mining, with 38.5% in managerial roles. There is no unemployment in the area, though full-time employment is lower than the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within walking distance of shops, health services, or schools.