Woorabinda

Woorabinda is a very young community where 35.5% of people are children under 15, far above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 23, and seniors aged 65 and over make up only 4.7% of the population.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and only 0.9% of the population were born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the main language for 91.6% of residents. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, and very few speak little or no English.

About 61.2% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion rose 18 points since 2011 to reach 30.9%, though this is still well below the national figure.

School completion rates are much lower than most areas, with 25.6% of people finishing Year 12. Only 4.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly personal income is $361, which is far below the national figure of $805. Only 3.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the lowest standings for similar areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with 24.0% having one, compared to 27.7% nationally. Only 4.0% of people have a mental health condition.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 36.2% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. However, only 5.7% of residents volunteer, which is well below the national average.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the community, with a typical age of 21. Unemployment is very high at 25.7%, far above the national rate of 12.3%.

Families here tend to be large, with 3.3 people per home. One-parent families are very common, making up 63.0% of households, which is far above the national figure.

Renting is the norm for 97.1% of households, and no homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at $120, and 56.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is non-existent, with no routes or stops in the area. This means 46.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, and 40.2% of workers walk to their jobs.

The community has seen a significant shift in movement, with 37.8% of people moving in the last five years, a rise of 23 points since 2011.

Only 38.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. Many of those employed work in education, public administration, or health care.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged, with a score of 1 for overall advantage and no local businesses recorded.

The area is generally warm, with an average maximum temperature of 30.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is 530mm, which is well above the Queensland average.

Recorded offence rates are among the highest for similar areas, with assault and drug offences being the most common types of crime.

While there are no groceries within a 15-minute walk, almost every home is close to a park, a school, or health services.