4184, QLD

This is a very old community where the typical resident is 61 and 39.5% of people are aged 65 or over, a figure far above the national average. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.1% of the population, which is among the lowest for this level.

English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common, and 23.8% of people were born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland figure.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

About 42.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011 and is now well above the Australian average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 35.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $761, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high, as 47.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.4% require help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.8% of people providing such support, while those caring for children is far below the state average at 11.1%.

Living alone is very common here, with 40.9% of people in single-person households, and the typical home has only 1.9 people.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 50.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national average.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops in the area and the typical drive time to the city is 75 minutes.

The area has seen significant movement, with 44.7% of people moving in the last five years, although recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average.

Working rates are among the lowest for this level, with only 31.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 13.5%.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, scoring a 1 out of 10 for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The community is car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.9, and only 22.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.