Buckland Park

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 38.4% of the community, which is far above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with English and Vietnamese backgrounds being the most common.

Language diversity is very high here, with 50.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 14.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common in this area, with only 10.1% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the national and state figures, with Christianity and Buddhism being the most prevalent faiths.

Education levels are much lower than most similar areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, the 40.7% who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.

Typical household income is $1,775 a week, which is a little above the state figure. However, high earners are rare, with no one in the area earning $2,000 or more per week.

Daily living is more challenging for some here, as 10.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with far fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care compared to the state and national averages. This includes a much lower rate of people caring for children unpaid.

First Nations residents are older than the national typical age at 27. Their typical personal income of $774 is well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. A high 59.2% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and renting is very rare at just 7.9%. While typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state average, about 31.6% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, and 0% of residents commute via public transport. However, working from home is very common at 24.5%, which is far above the state figure.

The community is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 44.9% of people working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. Residents do have good access to parks and public transport stops, however.