Ranga

The area has a very high proportion of seniors, with 41.2% aged 65 and over. This contributes to a typical age of 58, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.8% of the population, well above the state average.

Everyone in Ranga was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 58.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 30.3% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $700, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Residents here are healthier than those in most other areas, with no one needing help with daily activities and only 23.5% reporting a long-term health condition.

There is a very high rate of community service, with 37.9% of people volunteering and 31% providing unpaid care, far above the state average.

First Nations people in Ranga are typically older and earn significantly more than the state average, with a typical personal income of $1,749.

Homes are small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling, though one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas at 22.2%.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $150 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $585, both of which are far below the national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. However, 34.8% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average.

About 38.2% of the population has moved into the area in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average.

The local workforce is very active, with 79.3% working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the employment is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Ranga is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.