4358, QLD

The area is much younger than the national figure, with 23.6% of residents being children under 15. There is a strong Indigenous presence at 5.9%, which is a little above the state average and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.6%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 6.0%. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (2.3%), which is far below both state and national figures.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 57.1%. While those reporting no religion account for 34.0%, this figure is well below the national average, though it has risen significantly since 2011.

Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.1% of adults.

Typical weekly family income is $1,959, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes are slightly higher than the national figure, with the typical resident earning $832 a week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.1% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most similar areas.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 33.3% of people providing unpaid child care, a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher-than-usual rate of former Defence Force members at 4.0%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home, which is higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.5% of households.

Separate houses are the norm for 93.4% of residents, and 86.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are well below the national figure at $290, the proportion of homes owned outright has fallen since 2011.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 69.5% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. There are no public transport stops in the area, and the drive time to the city is much higher than most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people moving in the last five years. In contrast, recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average at 3.4%.

Employment is strong, with 63.4% of people working full-time, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate of 2.8% is much lower than most similar areas.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas. However, the area scores lower than most in terms of education and job skills.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.