Erriba

This is an older community, with a typical age of 52 and 27.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. First Nations people make up 16.3% of the population, a rate far above both the state and national averages.

Australian and English ancestries are equally common at 41.9% each. While 16.3% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure.

Language use is very uniform, with 95.3% of people speaking only English at home. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

A large majority of the community has no religion at 65.1%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

About 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average. However, the 44.4% who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,062 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.2% of people have a long-term condition and 23.3% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above national levels.

Community spirit is high, with 25% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Many residents also perform significant unpaid work, with 33.3% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

The First Nations community is relatively small with 7 people, but they fare better financially than the national average, with a typical personal income of $850. They are also noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29.

The area mostly consists of couples, with 48.5% having no children and 39.4% having children. There are no one-parent families, and homes are slightly smaller than average with 2.1 people per home.

Housing costs are relatively low, with the typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,042 being far below the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $270, which is about the same as the state average.

The area is highly isolated, with a drive time to the city of 186 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 22.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is low, with only 50% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent due to steep slopes and a total lack of nearby shops, schools, or health services. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store or school.