Hinchinbrook

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 51. This trend is clear in the age structure, where seniors make up 29.2% of the population, a figure that rose 7.0 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up only 9.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Italian heritage is particularly common, with 27.6% of people claiming Italian ancestry.

English is the dominant language for 86.9% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home has fallen to 5.3%, which is well below the Queensland average.

Faith remains important here, as 68.3% of people identify as Christian. Only 21.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 38.3%.

Incomes are generally lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,158 a week. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 33.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 13.9% of people providing unpaid care. There is also a strong history of service, as 4.3% of residents served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community makes up 6.9% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 17.6% and typical personal incomes much lower than most areas.

Homes tend to be smaller, with just 2.2 people per dwelling. About 31.3% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 90.6% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 48.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Public transport is virtually non-existent, with zero recorded routes or stops. As a result, most people rely on cars, and 68% of workers commute by driving.

The population is very stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily linked to the land, with 15.6% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62%.

The region is ranked lower than most similar areas for overall advantage and access to resources. Population growth since 2021 has been slow at 1.9%, well below the Queensland rate.

The area is very wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,651mm, which is far above the Queensland average. It also maintains a high average minimum temperature of 20.0 degrees.

Crime rates are much higher than in most areas, particularly for assault and drug offences. The overall recorded offence rate is 13,709 per 100,000 people.

The region is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.1. Only 30.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, far below the state average.