Bandya

The population is heavily skewed toward working-age adults, with over half the residents aged between 25 and 44. It is a rare community with no children and very few seniors, and the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is well above the national figure at 7.6%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. About 16% of the population was born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language used at home, though 7.3% of residents use another language. This is higher than in similar areas, but still far below the national average.

People with no religion make up 24% of the community, which is much lower than the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 17.5%.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 5.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 21.6% completing Year 12. Many residents hold trade qualifications, including Certificate III or IV levels.

There is a stark contrast in earnings: typical personal weekly income is far above the national figure at $2,241, yet typical household income is among the lowest at $474. About 24.7% of people earn over $2,000 a week, a figure far above the national average.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 9.8% of people. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and almost no one requires help with daily activities.

Community participation is very low, with only 4% of people volunteering and very few providing unpaid care. This is consistent with a population of working adults and the total absence of children.

First Nations people in Bandya are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 37. While their personal income is among the lowest at $256, 23.8% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Housing is very affordable compared to the rest of the country, with a typical weekly rent of just $65, which is far below the national figure.

Public transport use is unusually high at 21.7%, though there are no actual stops or routes in the area. No one works from home, and most people commute by car or bus.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average. However, 26.5% of residents moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

The workforce is dominated by mining, with 88.7% of employees in that sector and over half working as machinery operators and drivers. Full-time employment is very high at 81.1%, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.