4362, QLD

The area is far older than the national average, with 28.4% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen since 2011. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 5.1%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is predominantly born in Australia, with 82.7% born here, and far fewer overseas-born residents (8.1%) than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. Only 2.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

The area is more religious than most, with 62.3% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 27.3%, though this is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 36.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,110, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. A higher proportion of residents (8.3%) need help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Volunteering is common, with 22.4% of people helping out, well above the national figure. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar places.

About 48.4% of households are couples with children, and 26.6% of people live alone. Most homes have two people, which is about the same as the state average.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses (96.9%), and 47.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $260.

The area is highly car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and only 0.3% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 37.7% have two.

The population is very stable, with only 28.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are very rare, at just 1.9%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers for 19.3% of the workforce. Those working or looking for work make up 52.1% of adults, which is much lower than most areas.

The area has an overall advantage score of 942, which is lower than about 69% of similar areas. It ranks as lower than most in terms of education and job skills.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.9. Only 29% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and none are within 10 minutes of public transport.