Nabageena

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 53 and 47.1% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.

A higher proportion of people were born overseas here than in most similar areas, reaching 23.5%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

The use of languages other than English at home is much higher than in most similar areas, at 14.7%, though this is still well below the national figure.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.2% report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

About 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Money is tight here, with a typical household income of $1,124 per week, which is much lower than most areas. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, at 11.8%. Interestingly, no one reported needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state and national figures.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 38.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded here. For the very few First Nations people identified, the typical age of 53 is far older than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (60.9%), and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $225 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $433, both of which are far below the national figures.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving it completely without these services.

The community has seen some movement, with 40% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is a little above the state average.

Only 53.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.