Isaac

The typical resident is 34, making the area noticeably younger than Queensland and Australia. Children under 15 make up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while seniors aged 65 and over are far less common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, accounting for 36.4% and 33.4% respectively.

English is the primary language for 74.4% of the community, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure. Only 4.8% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the Australian average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 40.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.5% of the population, a figure that has risen by 16 points since 2011, though it remains well below the state and national figures.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the Queensland figure.

Weekly incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical family earning $2,910—well above the national figure of $2,120. About 35.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that rose 12 points since 2011.

The community is notably healthy, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions well below the state and national figures. Only 2.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the lowest for its level.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering and unpaid housework are much lower than the national figures. Only 6.2% of people provide unpaid care, among the lowest at this level.

First Nations people in Isaac have a First Nations unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is well below the national figure. This group also sees much higher Year 12 completion rates and typical incomes compared to the state and nation.

Families with children are common, making up 64.6% of households. There are more people per home than in most areas, and the proportion of one-parent families is much lower than the national figure.

Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 55.2% of households renting. While typical weekly rents are among the lowest at $113, the area has a very high proportion of large homes with three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 40.8% of homes having two vehicles and 10.5% having four or more. Public transport is almost non-existent, with zero recorded stops or routes in the area.

Movement is high, as 42.6% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 18% of the population, which is well above the national figure, though this fell 13 points since 2011.

Mining is the dominant industry for 35.6% of workers, which helps explain the area's high incomes. Full-time employment is far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 2.4% is among the lowest at this level.

Overall, the area is more advantaged than about 70% of similar regions, with a strong score for access to money and resources. However, it ranks lower for education and job skills compared to most other areas.

The climate is quite warm, with an average maximum temperature of 30.4 degrees, which is much higher than most areas. Annual rainfall is 578mm, well above the Queensland average.

Theft and drug offences are the most common crimes, with drug offence rates much higher than most areas. While the general crime rate is around the middle for its level, drug-related offences have seen a significant increase.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 37.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a city center, and none are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.