Evandale

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 53 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 12.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Australian figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 42.2% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.

A fair number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, though the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,228 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.2% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is a strong feature, with 22.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also more common than in most areas.

The First Nations community is small, with 24 people. The typical personal income for this group is far above both the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. About 27.6% of people live alone, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and home ownership is very high, with 51.4% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national average.

Almost everyone relies on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. The drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

The population is very stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 54.9%. Common industries include health care, construction, and agriculture.

The town is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.1. Many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools, which is far above the state average.