4344, QLD

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.0% of the community, a figure that rose 2.3 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, together making up about 80% of the population.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.4% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian. While those with no religion now make up 32.0% of the population, this is still well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with 41.7% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Only 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,555, which is a little below the national figure. Since 2011, the typical income has risen by $495 per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of residents. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, reported by 10.5% of the population.

Unpaid work is common, with more people than usual providing unpaid care or doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 4.0%.

Homes are larger than in most areas, with an average of 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 55.1% of households are couples with children.

Detached houses are the norm here, making up 96.9% of all homes. Large properties are typical, as 83.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with only 1.1% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. Public transport is almost unused, and the typical drive time to the city is 77 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

About 60% of adults are working or looking for work, with 58.3% employed full-time. The most common industries are health care, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Residents have better access to money and resources than 70% of similar areas. However, the area ranks lower for overall advantage and job skills compared to most other regions.

The area is relatively safe, with 37 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than in most similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents live far from health services, schools, and parks, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health care.