Burlong

Burlong is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35. It has a very small number of children and seniors, but 33.3% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is far above the national average.

Born overseas, 92.4% of the community comes from other countries, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. New Zealand, Vietnam, and India are among the most common birthplaces.

Despite the high number of overseas-born residents, only 0.9% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far below the national average.

The community has a very low rate of people with no religion at 4.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are very low compared to the rest of the country, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 3.5% having completed Year 12.

Incomes in Burlong are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household income is just $725, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

The population is in very good health, with only 2.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition and no one needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is among the lowest at this level, with only 1.8% of people volunteering or doing significant unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in Burlong, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The area has a very high rate of one-parent families at 29.2%, and households are smaller than usual with typically 2.0 people per home.

Housing costs are much lower than most areas, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $867 and weekly rents at $275.

Burlong is highly remote from the city with a 148-minute drive time and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 2.1% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Very few adults are working or looking for work, at just 4.1%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.