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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a very low proportion of seniors. About 27.5% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 3.3% of people use another language at home. This is far below both the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 57.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community has a strong focus on technical skills, with 41.4% of people holding a Certificate III or IV. Many qualifications are in engineering and related fields.

Earnings here are far above the national average, with the typical household bringing in $3,664 a week. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions occurring far less often than in most other areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure. This high level of engagement extends to unpaid childcare, which is also well above average.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $1,541, which is far above the state and national figures. The population is also much younger than usual.

Homes tend to be large and full, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Rentals are much more common here than in other areas, and weekly rents are well above the national average. Most homes are large, with nearly 90% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as very few people use public transport to commute. Working from home is also far less common than across Australia.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.4% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Employment is very high, with 76.1% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is dominated by the mining industry, which employs 32.8% of residents.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.