Council (LGA) · Area profile
Flinders
41,200 km²
A significant 11.3% of the population in Flinders identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure well above the national average. This sparsely populated area has seen its total population shrink by 16% since 2011 to reach 1,500 people. The community is older than most, with many residents living alone in their own homes. It is a place where people are highly likely to volunteer, though it faces challenges with a low typical household income.
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The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 42 and over 21% of residents aged 65 or more. This senior population has grown by 5.1 percentage points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 85% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, a rate far below the national average.
About 54.5% of residents identify as Christian. While those with no religion make up 30% of the population, this is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 8 percentage points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,343, which is well below the national figure. While personal income is about the same as the national average, only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, at 4.8%. Around 28% of the population lives with a long-term health condition, consistent with the state average.
Volunteering is very common, with 23.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most areas.
First Nations residents are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 30. The unemployment rate for this group is 18.5%, which is much higher than most areas.
A high proportion of people live alone, at 34.5%, which is well above the national figure. Family sizes are slightly smaller than average, with a typical 2.3 people per home.
Housing is affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $160 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $758, both far below national figures. About 40% of homes are owned outright.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and zero public transport stops. Around 21.2% of people work from home.
The community is relatively stable, as 31.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.2% of the population.
Full-time employment is very high at 72%, far above the national average. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as public administration.
The area has an overall advantage score of 5, placing it around the middle of all similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been low at 1.6%.
The climate is hot, with average maximum temperatures among the highest for its level. Annual rainfall is 507mm, which is well above the Queensland average.
Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly for drug offences, burglary and assault. However, the rate of sexual offences and theft is among the lowest.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or health services.