Davenport

The community is noticeably young, with 22.1% of people under 15 and a typical age of 32, which is far below the national figure. First Nations people make up 56.6% of the population, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.1% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is much lower than in most other areas and far below the national average.

Language diversity is very high, as 53.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the strong First Nations presence in the area.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most areas, with 55.2% of people identifying as Christian. Consequently, the share of people with no religion is far below the national and state figures.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 21.5% of people completing Year 12 and just 2.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is among the lowest standing for these qualifications.

Incomes are far below the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income at just $444. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with only 13.8% having one. This includes a very low rate of mental health conditions, which is well below the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 29.6%. However, volunteer rates are much lower than the national average at 9.6%.

First Nations people are central to the community, with 89.0% speaking a traditional language, a rate far above the rest of the country. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $389, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are often crowded, with 2.8 people per home and a high rate of one-parent families at 25.9%. About 28.3% of people live alone, which is higher than the national average.

Rental rates are far above the national average at 52.2%, though typical weekly rent is very low at just $70. Most people live in separate houses, but very few own their home outright.

Car dependency is high, though 34.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops in the area, and half of those who work walk to their jobs.

The population is relatively stable, with only 21.4% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national and state averages.

Most workers are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with a high full-time employment rate of 73.5%. However, the unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 24.4%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, though nearly half of homes are within 15 minutes of a school.