Jabuk

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 44 and no residents aged 65 or over. However, it has a very high proportion of children under 15, at 26.8%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian and English, followed by Italian and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures.

About 44.6% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. The remaining majority of the community identifies with Christianity.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 32.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 10.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Income levels vary widely; while 23.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical household income of $1,166 is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 21.4% of residents compared to the national figure of 8.8%. Long-term health conditions overall are also slightly more frequent than in the state.

Community spirit is high, with 30.6% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and other people is also a little more common than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only a few people. The typical personal income for this group is $725, which is well above the state and national figures.

Families with children are common, and 70.8% of households are couples with children. Very few people live alone, at 19.0%, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in Jabuk is a separate house, though they are often smaller than average, with only 47.6% having three or more bedrooms. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $100.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a 112-minute drive to the city and every home owning at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 30.8% of people work from home, far above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 20.0% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 46.2% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.