Emu Downs

The area is much younger than most, with children making up 34.6% of the population and very few seniors at 5.8%. This is far above the national figure for children and far below the usual rate for those over 65.

The population is entirely born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures for overseas birth. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little to no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 63.5% identifying as Christian. Very few people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

A little more than a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is slightly above the state average. Qualifications are often linked to agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $900. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term conditions affecting only 11.5% of people, far below the state average. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is much higher here than in most areas, with 30.3% of people volunteering. Unpaid childcare is also very common, involving 39.4% of the population.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar places.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and there are no one-parent families. Because of this, homes are a little more crowded than the state average, with 2.6 people per home.

Housing costs are much lower than usual, with the typical monthly home-loan payment of $829 sitting far below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a long drive time of 111 minutes to the city. However, 32.0% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, as only 5.9% of people moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 75.8% of adults active in the workforce. Most jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.