Pumphreys Bridge

Children under 15 make up 24% of the population, which is well above both the state and national figures. The typical resident is 39, while 20% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 92% born here and no residents born overseas. Most people identify as having Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home by all residents. This means there are no people using other languages or those who speak little or no English, figures that are far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population, 48%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other reported affiliation at 40%.

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

The community is wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,750 per week, which is well above the national figure. Typical household incomes are also among the highest for similar areas.

While 28% of residents have a long-term health condition, most common being arthritis and cancer, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Family homes are typical in size for the nation, with 2.5 people per home. Nearly half of these are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Rents are very low at a typical $50 per week, far below the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,400 are also well below state and national averages.

The area is highly remote, with a 101-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is quite mobile, with 50% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the state average.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 57%, ahead of Education & training (21%).

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.