Abbotsham

First Nations people make up 10.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. While the typical resident is 47—far older than the Australian average—the area has a much lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over compared to most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.7% of the population, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language used at home by 94.4% of residents, and no one in the community speaks a language other than English, which is far below the national average.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 59.6%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 35.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical household incomes are well above the state average, and 19.5% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 31.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. The most common conditions reported are asthma and arthritis.

Providing unpaid care is very common here, with 24.7% of people doing so, a figure far above the national average of 11.9%. This is consistent with a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 20. While personal incomes are a little below the national average, First Nations household incomes are far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20% of households.

Every single home in Abbotsham is a separate detached house, and 93.9% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. No one in the area is renting.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Drive times to the city are among the highest in the region.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 68.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Full-time employment is common, particularly in retail, agriculture, and construction.

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