Eneabba

The community is far older than the national average, with 24.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.5%, which is far below the state figure of 19.0%.

About 65.5% of residents were born in Australia, and those with European roots are common, with 36.6% claiming English ancestry. Around 21.8% were born overseas, though this is far below the state average.

English is the main language for 84.5% of the population. While 7.7% of people use another language at home, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (48.6%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.3%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 34.6% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household earning just $762. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a gap far below the state and national figures.

Health challenges are prevalent here, as 43.7% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%. This includes high rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

Volunteering is common, with 20.6% of people pitching in, well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, only 5.1% provide unpaid care, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

First Nations people make up 7.7% of the population, well above the state average. This group is typically older than the national First Nations average, with a typical age of 34.

Many residents live alone (39.3%), which is far above the national average. This contributes to smaller households, with a typical size of 2.1 people per home.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.9% having three or more bedrooms. Half of all homes are owned outright, and rent is very low at a typical $150 per week.

While 8.9% of homes have no car, a high 10.7% of people use public transport to commute. This is well above the national figure, though the walk to the nearest stop can take 39 minutes.

The community has seen some movement, with 34.0% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 35.7% of the workforce. While full-time employment is high at 64.3%, the unemployment rate is very high at 18.3%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.3. No one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.