Malebelling

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. It has a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 12.8%, while children under 15 are much less common than in most areas.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. While 15.4% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in many similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 97.4% of the community. A small number of people use another language at home, though this is higher than in many similar areas.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 71.8% of residents identifying as such. Those reporting no religion make up 38.5% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 28.1% of residents completing Year 12. However, 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is around the middle for similar areas.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, at $2,416 a week. A striking 27.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the state and national averages.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term condition. Additionally, 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure well above the state average.

Volunteering is very high here, with 27.3% of people giving their time—far above the national figure. This spirit of service is seen alongside a high rate of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small but distinct, with a typical age of 62, which is far older than the state and national figures. While household incomes are much higher than most similar areas, typical personal income is well below the national average.

Families in Malebelling tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Most households consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure at $3,467. In contrast, typical weekly rent is extremely low at just $20.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most people either drive or work from home, and the drive time to the city is 84 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 81.8% of adults active in the workforce. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and there is no unemployment reported.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.