Longreach

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure. While the population shrank by 542 people since 2011, there is a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 7.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

Only 3.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure well below the Queensland average. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.3%.

Religion remains common here, with 56.7% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure, though it has risen 14 points since 2011.

Year 12 completion is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains far below the state average at 45.5%. Bachelor degree holders make up 14.2% of adults.

Typical personal weekly income is $938, which is a little above the national figure. Weekly household income is $1,561, and the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 9.5 points since 2011.

Residents are slightly less likely to have a long-term health or mental health condition than the average person in Queensland. About 5% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.9% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or do housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is notably younger, with a typical age of 20. Unemployment for First Nations people is well below the state and national figures, and Year 12 completion is well above the national average.

A large number of people live alone, at 32.7%, which is well above the national average. Most families are couples with children, though the typical number of people per home has fallen slightly to 2.3.

Separate houses make up 88.2% of dwellings, far more than the national average. Rent is very affordable at a typical $200 a week, and mortgage payments are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with zero people commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 11.8% of people work from home.

Recent arrivals from overseas are more common here than in most similar areas, though this figure fell 3.3 points since 2011. About 38.2% of residents moved in the last five years.

Employment is a strong point, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%. Full-time work is far more common here than in the rest of the country, with many people working in agriculture, health, or public safety.

The area has a higher overall advantage score than most similar areas, ranking 7 out of 10. Job skills are a particular strength, scoring 7, while access to money and resources is lower at 4.

The climate is harsh, with an average maximum temperature of 33.1°C among the highest for its level. Annual rainfall is very low at 380mm.

The recorded offence rate is much higher than in most areas, particularly for drug offences and burglaries. However, the overall crime rate fell 17.8% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many homes are within a short walk of health services, far fewer are near groceries or parks compared to the state average.