Quindanning

The community is notably older than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 48. Children under 15 make up only 14.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 58.1%.

English is the primary tongue for 83.7% of the population. However, 14.0% of people use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.

Christianity is the most common faith here at 48.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.9%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.4% of adults completed Year 12.

Typical household weekly income is $1,906, which is a little above the national figure. Personal income is around the middle for its level at $784 per week.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 7.0% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 27.9% of residents.

Volunteerism is very high, with 34.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is also reflected in the 34.1% of people who provide unpaid childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is dominated by families, with 69.0% of homes belonging to couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Housing is quite affordable; the typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,083 is far below the state figure. Weekly rent is also well below the national average at $250.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. The drive time to the city is very long, taking about 129 minutes.

The population has seen some movement, with 37.2% of people moving into the area in the last five years.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 57.1% of people work. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 51.2% of adults are working or looking for work.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.