Malabaine

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 35.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Only 27.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical family income is $1,249 a week, which is far below the national figure. However, 24.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate far above the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.8% of residents, which is well above the national average. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 22% of people pitching in. There is also a very high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is very young, with a median age of 10.

Homes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per household. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Typical weekly rent is $228, which is far below the national figure. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,167, which is a little above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 45.5% of workers work from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 18.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 54.5% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is very high at 86.4%, far above the national average.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.