Burke

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 32.5% of the population, a figure far above the national average and one that has risen since 2011. The area is noticeably younger than most, with a typical resident aged 35, though the number of seniors has increased by 8 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 75.2% of people, and only 4.1% use another language at home, which is far below the national average. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 38.2% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure. This group has grown by 19 percentage points since 2011, while Christianity remains common at 37.2%.

Only 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average. However, Year 12 completion rose 11 percentage points since 2011 to reach 42.3%, and qualifications in engineering and agriculture are common.

Typical weekly personal income is $884, which is a little above the national figure. While typical family income is $2,125, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week is much lower than most areas.

Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with 60.1% having none. Only 3.3% of people have a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas. About 16.1% of people volunteer, which is a little above the national figure but has fallen since 2011.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 26. They have a higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average and a lower unemployment rate of 8.3%.

Living alone is very common here, with 42.1% of people in single-person households, far above the national average. This is consistent with the area's smaller typical household size of 2.3 people.

Rent is much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly payment of $150. However, homes are often smaller than average, and 37.2% of households rent, which is well above the national figure.

Cars are the main way to get to work, but 14.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community is relatively stable, as 32.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.1% of the population.

Full-time employment is very high at 75.3%, far above the national figure. Many people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.0%.

Overall advantage is lower than most areas, with a score of 4 out of 10. There are 48 businesses in the area, and no new dwellings were approved in the latest census period.

The area is hotter than average, with a typical minimum temperature well above the state figure. Annual rainfall is also far above the Queensland average.

Recorded offences are much higher than most areas, with a particularly high rate of assault and robbery. The crime rate has risen by 65% over the last five years.

While there are no public transport options, many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. The overall walkability score is 4.3, which is a little below the state average.