National Park

Children under 15 make up 27.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 45, and those aged 65 and over are more common here than in most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national average for language diversity.

Half of the residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 21.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure.

Weekly household incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $725, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 15.0% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the state average.

While 4.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most areas, only 4.3% of the community volunteer, a figure far below the state average.

The First Nations population is small, and the typical personal income for these residents is $374, which is well below the state and national figures.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 38.9% of households, which is far above the national figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 63.9% of homes owned outright, though these houses are typically smaller than those in the rest of the state.

The area is highly isolated, with a two-hour drive to the city and no public transport stops, which helps explain why 32.4% of people work from home.

About 31.6% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Employment rates are lower than most areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. The local workforce is spread across accommodation, public safety, and agriculture.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.