Napranum

First Nations people make up 81.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This is a very young community; 27.6% of residents are children under 15, and only 5.0% are seniors, making it far younger than the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 2.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English is the most common ancestry recorded at 4.6%.

Around 15.4% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is a sharp drop from 2011. Despite this, 0.8% of residents still speak little or no English, which is a little below the national figure.

Religion is less common here than in other areas, with 40.5% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen significantly since 2011, while 37.5% of the community identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 22.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 1.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The community experiences significant financial hardship, with a typical household income of $788 per week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents report long-term health conditions at a much lower rate than the rest of the state, with only 13.9% affected. Similarly, only 1.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is common, with 27.7% of people providing this support. However, volunteering is quite low at 4.1%, which is well below the national figure.

The First Nations community is a central part of the area, with 18.6% of people speaking a First Nations language. This group faces higher hurdles, including an unemployment rate of 18.8% and a typical personal income of $332.

Homes are larger than average, with 3.7 people per household and 20.6% of homes fitting six or more people. One-parent families are also far more common here than in the rest of Australia, making up 28.0% of households.

Renting is the norm, with 93.0% of homes rented and 0.0% owned outright. Most homes are separate houses, and the typical weekly rent is very low at $121.

Car dependence is high, as 45.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with only 11.0% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Few adults are working or looking for work, at just 26.0%, which is far below the national figure. Those who are employed often work in mining, public administration, or health care.

The area is among the most disadvantaged in the nation, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. There are only 12 businesses operating in the community.

Napranum is very wet and warm, with an average annual rainfall of 1,964mm, far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

The area has some of the highest rates of recorded offences in the country, particularly for assault and property damage. Drug offences are also much higher than in most other areas.

The town is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. While 80.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, there are no grocery stores or health services reachable on foot.