Pompoota

Pompoota is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 50. It also has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 81.5% born here. Only 12.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home in this area. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure far below the national average.

A large majority of residents identify as having no religion, at 63.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for similar areas.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 34.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are significantly lower than elsewhere, with a typical weekly household income of $917. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 38.5% of people. This is well above the state average of 31%.

Civic participation is very high, with 25.5% of people volunteering and 43.1% doing significant unpaid housework. This is far above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small, with only one person recorded. This person is far older than the typical First Nations resident in the state.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. While 70.7% of families are couples with children, there are no one-parent families in the area.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 83.3% of dwellings. Typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure, at just $180.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home in Pompoota owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is far below the national figure. Agriculture and management are the main industries.

Pompoota is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0.