Diamantina

First Nations people make up 21.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The area is generally older than most, with a typical resident aged 39 and very few seniors compared to the state average. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.

Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries. While 10.9% of residents were born overseas—which is far below the national figure—this proportion has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the main language, but 8.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. This is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average.

About 39.1% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 18 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.1% of people completing Year 12. While 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the local school system is very small, consisting of just two primary schools.

Incomes are notably strong; the typical personal weekly income of $1,074 is well above the national figure. Typical family incomes have also risen significantly, increasing by $991 since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Much fewer people report long-term health conditions or mental health issues compared to the state and national averages.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 21.3% of people pitching in. However, rates of unpaid care for children and housework are far below the national average.

The First Nations community is older than the national average, with a typical age of 39. Personal incomes for First Nations people are also well above the national figure, although Year 12 completion is well below.

Living alone is much more common here than elsewhere, accounting for 35.4% of households. Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home on average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, but renting is far more common than in the rest of the country. Weekly rent is very low at $140, and very few people own their homes outright.

Public transport is non-existent here, with no routes or stops available. Consequently, 46.1% of people walk to work, while others rely on cars.

The population is quite mobile, with 50% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 31% of the community, which is far above the national figure.

Full-time employment is very high at 84.4%, far above the national average. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, public administration, and safety.

The area has very few businesses and no new dwellings approved. While overall advantage is around the middle for similar areas, it ranks very low for general access to money and resources.

Diamantina is very dry and hot, with annual rainfall far below the Queensland average. Average minimum temperatures are slightly higher than the state figure.

The area has seen a massive 214.3% increase in the crime rate over five years. Assaults and sexual offences are reported at much higher rates than in most other areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. However, there are more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than in the rest of the state, primarily parks and food and drink spots.