Cuprona

First Nations people make up 17.1% of the population, which is far above the 3.2% national figure. The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the Australian average, though the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.3%), and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Scottish, or Irish. The share of people born overseas is 11.4%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 99.3% of residents. This means the share of people using another language is far below the national average.

A large majority of the community has no religion (57.9%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,458, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of people. However, the share of people with a mental health condition is well below the national figure.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 35.7% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area. While typical personal income for this group is much lower than most areas, the typical household income of $2,124 is well above the national figure.

Families are larger here than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 61% of households, and there are no one-parent families.

Every single home in Cuprona is a separate house. Many residents own their homes outright (47.4%), which is far above the national figure, and renting is far less common than elsewhere in Australia.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no homes without a motor vehicle. Drive times to the city are among the highest for similar areas.

About 33.6% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, though full-time employment is far below the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

With a walkability score of 0.2, the area is strictly car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.