Fortescue

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area is much more diverse than most, with 10% of the population identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Born overseas, 44.2% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 25.8% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 42.6% of people reporting no religion and 42.1% identifying as Christian.

While 56.3% of residents finished Year 12, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average. Many hold trade qualifications, with 53.4% having a Certificate III or IV.

Personal incomes are among the highest in the country, with the typical person earning $2,039 a week, far above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 13.2% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

Community participation is very low compared to most areas, with only 10% of people volunteering and few people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations population is older than the state average with a typical age of 44, and typical personal income for this group is well above the national figure.

Households are small, with a typical 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

Rent is exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of $50, far below the national figure of $375.

Public transport use is unusually high at 33.7% compared to the national figure of 3.1%, even though there are no official transport stops in the area.

The population is very transient, with 51.6% of people moving to the area in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 88.9% of adults working or looking for work, and over half of the population employed in construction.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.