Babakin

Babakin has a young profile, with children under 15 making up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 45, the area has among the lowest proportions of seniors at 5.4%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of residents using another tongue. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 39.3% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 35.7%.

Education levels are lower than most similar areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%, and only 37.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,750, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure of $2,120. Personal incomes are also strong, with the typical weekly amount at $1,124.

Residents are generally healthy, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions. This is much lower than most other areas.

Volunteering is high here, with 22.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. However, very few people perform significant amounts of unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only a few people. The typical age for First Nations residents is 71, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes are large and mostly family-oriented, with an average of 3.2 people per home. This is well above the national figure of 2.5, and 76.5% of households are couples with children.

There are 1.00 people per bedroom, which is well above the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are very low at $542, far below the state figure of $1,842.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of residents using public transport to commute. About 12.0% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 5.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 84.0% of the workforce. Full-time employment is much higher than most similar areas at 68.0%.

Babakin is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. Most amenities are accessed by car.