Nicholls

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. This is driven by a high proportion of seniors, with 22.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Australia and England are the most common ancestries, and only 12.6% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. However, the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen by 5.3 percentage points since 2011.

English is the main language for 82.5% of residents. While 10.2% of people use another language at home—a figure far below the state average—this has risen significantly from just 2.3% in 2011.

About 46.9% of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011 to reach 38.5%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 39.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 12.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Despite this, there are many schools available, with 3.26 schools per 1,000 children.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,325. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state and national figures.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 33.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 7.3% of residents who need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate fell from 27.8% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021. Providing unpaid care is also more common, with 13.7% of the population involved.

Most people live in couples with children (52.7%), but there is a high number of people living alone—28.9%—which is well above the national figure. The typical home holds 2.4 people.

Detached houses dominate the landscape at 90.0%, and 38.8% of homes are owned outright. This high ownership and the local setting help explain why the typical weekly rent of $255 is much lower than the national figure.

Car use is essential, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport and the typical drive to the city takes 131 minutes. This reliance on vehicles is highlighted by the fact that 4.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is lower than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 35.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Conversely, recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Adults working or looking for work make up 56.0% of the population, which is well below the state average. The local workforce is largely employed in health care, agriculture, and manufacturing.

The area has low walkability, with a score of 4.1. This is reflected in the fact that only 50.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 36.0% are near health services, both far below the state figures.