Canna

The population is notably young, with a typical age of 37, which is lower than most areas. While there is a balanced mix of age groups, those in de facto relationships are much less common here than in other areas.

The community is entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify as having English or Australian ancestry.

Although 8.8% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national figure. Everyone in the community speaks English.

Religion is more common here than in most areas; the proportion of people with no religion is far below both the state and national figures.

Education levels are relatively high for this type of area, with 17.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most qualifications are linked to agriculture, environment, and engineering.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, though typical household incomes are about the same as the state average. Only 6.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

More people here need help with daily activities than in most areas, and 24.6% have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are not reported in the community.

Canna has a very active spirit of service, with 44.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and other people is also much higher than usual.

First Nations residents are a significant part of the community. While their typical personal income is slightly lower than the state average, their typical household income is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in other areas.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents and monthly loan payments far below the national average.

Work patterns are unique here, with 45.8% of people working from home—a figure far above the national average. Many others simply walk to work.

The population is very settled, as only 9.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the state and national trends.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and full-time employment is well above the national average. However, the unemployment rate is also far above the national figure, with most jobs in agriculture and management.

The area is completely car-dependent, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.