Cambrai

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 52 and 22.9% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 13.9%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Australian, and German ancestry. Only 11.3% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. The remainder are primarily Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 35.2% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly personal income of $450. Typical family incomes are also well below the state figure, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 45.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This is reflected in the 9.0% who need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 23.2% of people volunteering and 17.1% providing unpaid care. A notable 6.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 2.3% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 55, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. There is a high proportion of people living alone (33.0%) and one-parent families (20.6%).

Every home in Cambrai is a separate detached house. Home ownership is strong, with 44.3% owned outright—far above the national figure—and typical rents are well below the national average.

The area is car-dependent, with 60.2% of workers driving to work. While there are a few public transport stops, 0.0% of people use public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 26.1% moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with only 54.8% of adults doing so. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries.

The area has seen a high increase in crime over the last five years. Assault and burglary rates are among the highest for similar areas, though theft and property damage are much lower.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.