McKinlay

The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the state and national figures. While the number of seniors is well below the national average at 12.0%, there has been a rise in people in de facto relationships since 2011.

People born overseas make up just 4.1% of the population, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

Only 1.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far below the national figure. This is a very homogenous area where no one reported speaking little or no English.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 27.2% report no religion. This last figure is far below the national average, though it has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, though it has risen slightly to 42.6%.

Typical weekly personal incomes are $1,074, which is well above the national figure of $805. This trend is reflected in typical family incomes, which rose by $887 since 2011 to reach $2,297.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. The rate of people with a long-term health condition is 19.5%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.8% of people helping out, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, rates of unpaid childcare and housework are well below the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is young and well-employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Year 12 completion among First Nations people is 47.8%, which is far above the national average.

A high proportion of people live alone, at 36.1%, which is far above the national figure. However, 64.3% of families are couples with children, and homes typically hold 2.5 people.

Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $130, far below the national figure. Outright home ownership is also high at 39.5%, well above the national average.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, but 28.9% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

About 34.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national rate. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.6% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average.

Employment is very strong, with 80.0% of the workforce in full-time roles and an unemployment rate of just 0.9%. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a high access to money and resources score of 8, though population growth has been slow.

The area is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 35.2 degrees. Average annual rainfall is 526mm, which is well above the Queensland average.

Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, with 10,885 per 100,000 people. Theft is the most common offence, and the rate of motor vehicle theft is much higher than most areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.8. Most homes are far from groceries, schools, and parks, though the number of walkable amenities per resident is far above the national figure.