Bibaringa

The typical resident is 51, making Bibaringa far older than most similar areas and the national average. About 19.5% of people are seniors, while 18.3% are children under 15.

English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries. People born overseas make up 21.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. Only 2.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A huge majority of residents—61.4%—report having no religion, which is far above the state and national figures.

About 50.5% of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the state and national averages. This is a community where 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

This is a high-earning area where 28.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical family income is $2,416 per week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 35.8% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 13.8% of the population.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.6% volunteering and 16.3% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above national levels.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. Their typical personal income of $537 is about the same as the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Families with children make up 65.6% of homes, while very few people live alone.

Every single home in Bibaringa is a separate house, and 95.2% have three or more bedrooms. A huge 58.3% of these are owned outright, far above the state and national figures.

Car use is essential here, as 0% of homes are without a vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area, and the walk to the nearest one takes 45 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 17.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher than average at 65.0%. Many residents work as managers, technicians, or in health care and social assistance.

Bibaringa is a very safe area, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being among the lowest at this level.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.