Legerwood

Children are very common here, and the typical resident is 39, making the community noticeably younger than the state average. About 16.8% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.8% born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of the community reports having no religion at 56.9%, a figure that is far above the national average and well above the state figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas; only 26.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Most qualified adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much lower than the state and national averages, with a typical household earning $949 a week. Only 6.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.3% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 36.3% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common than in most areas.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of just 12 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24 years.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every home in Legerwood is a separate house. While 38.5% are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than the national figure.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. None of the residents commute using public transport.

About 31.4% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 53.3% of workers employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national average.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.