Cullacabardee

Cullacabardee is a very young community where the typical resident is 33, and children under 15 make up 24.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas and English and Australian being the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

Nearly half of residents (48.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is very low, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 24.3% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $849, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health struggles are common, with 40% of people living with a health condition and 26.7% reporting a mental health condition, both far above the national average.

Community participation is low, with only 8.1% of people volunteering and far fewer people providing unpaid childcare or housework than in most other areas.

First Nations residents make up a large part of the community, though they face significant challenges with a typical personal income of $341, which is well below the national figure.

The community is dominated by single-parent families, who make up 85.7% of households, meaning homes are often crowded with 3.0 people per home.

Housing is very crowded with 1.9 people per bedroom, although typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $150.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on cars for travel.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 35% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is still below the national trend.

Employment is very low, with only 10.8% of adults working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.