Culburra

The area is older than the national figure, though it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. Only 0.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the state and national figures.

Culburra is almost entirely composed of people born in Australia, with a far lower percentage of overseas-born residents than the rest of the state. Those with ancestral roots primarily trace their heritage to Australia (49.4%) and England (43.2%).

English is the only language used at home by 90.1% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national and state figures.

About 40.7% of the community report no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.1%.

The proportion of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 12.9%, which is far below the national figure. Around half of residents have completed Year 12, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. However, the area has a lower share of high earners, with only 4.8% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

The community is generally healthy, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities or suffering from mental health conditions compared to most other areas. Only 25.9% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 53.2% of people participating—far above the national figure. This high level of engagement extends to unpaid housework and childcare, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families with children make up 67.2% of households, but 32.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Home ownership is very high, with 67.7% of houses owned outright, far above the state average. Most homes are large separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and there are no rental properties.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a 114-minute drive to the city and no residents using public transport to commute. Interestingly, 50% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 14.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 80.6% of adults working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Culburra is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.