Djugun

This is a young community where 26.7% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors are rare here, with only 4.4% aged 65 and over, while de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Those with European roots mainly claim Australian, English, Irish or Scottish ancestry.

About 9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the state and national figures.

More than half of the population (50.7%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

A good number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the rate of Year 12 completion is well below the national figure. Most local schools are government-run.

Typical weekly family incomes are well above the national figure, and 36.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far higher than in most areas.

The community is in very good health; the rate of long-term health conditions is far below the national average, and very few people need help with daily activities.

Caring for children is common, with 32.9% of people doing so unpaid, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering rates are also well above the state and national averages.

First Nations people are a significant part of the community and fare better than the national average in several ways, including higher Year 12 completion and higher typical incomes.

Homes here are typically larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.2% of households.

Renting is very common here, with 47.7% of households renting, far above the state average. While most live in separate houses, very few own their homes outright.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 66.9% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute.

Djugun is a highly mobile community, with 50.5% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national rate.

The workforce is very active, with 72.8% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is far above the national average, with many working in health or education.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent and lacks nearby health services and groceries.