Croydon

First Nations people make up 28.6% of the population, a figure far above the Queensland average. The community is relatively young, with a typical age of 35 and a proportion of seniors that is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with very few people using another language at home compared to the rest of the state. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 46.6%, though the share of people reporting no religion has risen up 19 points since 2011 to reach 36.8%.

Formal qualifications are much lower than the national figure, with only 3.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 28.6%.

Typical personal weekly income is $819, which is about the same as the national figure. However, households earning $3,000 or more a week are far fewer than in most other areas.

The community reports far fewer long-term health conditions than the state average, with only 16.9% of people affected. Those needing help with daily activities are also among the lowest at this level.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 18.3%. In contrast, the number of people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework is well below the state figure.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29. They face significant challenges, including an unemployment rate of 31.4% and low Year 12 completion.

Homes are often crowded, with 2.7 people per home, and one-parent families are well above the national average. A high number of people also live alone, which is far above the state figure.

Rent is far below the national figure at $148 a week, and renting is much more common here than in most areas. Most people live in separate houses, and 28.7% own their home outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport routes or stops. While most people use a car, 12.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

Around 32.8% of the population moved in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 75.2%, though the unemployment rate is also a little above the national figure. Most people work in public administration, safety, or agriculture.

Croydon is among the most disadvantaged areas in the country, ranking at the lowest level for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The climate is hot and humid, with average minimum and maximum temperatures that are among the highest at this level. Rainfall is far above the Queensland average.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than most areas, with assault and theft being the most common crimes.

While the area is mostly car-dependent, it has a high number of walkable amenities per person. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools.