Quilpie

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Families with children are common, as those under 15 represent 20.8% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, and the proportion of people using another language at home is among the lowest in the country, at just 0.9%.

About 60.3% of the community identifies as Christian. While the number of people with no religion rose 19 points since 2011 to reach 31.9%, this is still well below the national figure.

Around 48.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.8% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly personal income is $823, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical household incomes are well below the national average, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 12 points since 2011.

About 29.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. The number of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national figure at 4.4%.

Community spirit is high, with 31.3% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. A higher than usual 3.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28. This group has a very strong employment record, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%, far below the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone at 35.5%. One-parent families are rare here, making up only 8.0% of households, which is well below the national average.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $140 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $850, both of which are far below the national figures. Separate houses are the norm, making up 89.2% of all dwellings.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 0.0% of people commute via public transport.

About 38% of people moved in the last five years, which is a little below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than in the rest of the state.

The job market is very strong, with 75.3% of people employed full-time and a tiny unemployment rate of 1.0%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in public administration and safety.

The town has 227 businesses and an overall advantage score that is higher than about 70% of similar areas. Population growth has been slow, rising by 2.6% since 2021, which is well below the state average.

The area is quite dry and warm, with an average annual rainfall of 308mm, which is lower than the state average. Maximum temperatures are typically around 31.2 degrees.

Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, and there has been a significant increase in the crime rate over the last five years. Drug and sexual offences are among the highest at this level.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 4.0. While there are many walkable amenities per resident, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.