4370, QLD

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 24.7% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.9% of the population, a figure that rose by 2.7 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

About 58.2% of the community identifies as Christian. While the number of people with no religion rose 16 points since 2011, it remains well below the state average at 31.5%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical weekly household earning $1,145. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 34.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.8% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.7% of people providing unpaid care and 24.2% doing significant housework. There is also a strong presence of Defence Force veterans at 4.0%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 18.0%. Additionally, 29.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Separate houses are very common at 88.7%, and 37.8% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $260, which is well below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, and the typical commute to the city takes 113 minutes.

Migration has slowed slightly, with 39.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.9% of the population.

Adults working or looking for work make up 54.4% of the population, which is well below the state figure. Common industries include health care, retail, and manufacturing.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 2 out of 10. This is reflected in the low access to money, resources, and job skills compared to most other areas.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, health services, or groceries.