Chandada

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, a little above the state average, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state level at 16.2%.

Everyone in Chandada was born in Australia, a figure far below the national average. Those with Australian, Irish, and English ancestry are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

The community is overwhelmingly Christian, with 83.8% identifying as such. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are far below the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 40% completing Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical family income is $1,687, which is well below the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and those needing daily help being well below state and national levels.

Community spirit is high, with 50% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also well above the state and national figures.

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

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Rental prices are among the lowest in the region at just $50 a week. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure at $3,400.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 17.4% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 10.5% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Jobs are heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Employment is very strong here, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate far above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.