4371, QLD

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 52 and a senior population that rose 10 points since 2011 to reach 26.3%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.3% of the community, which is slightly higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (85.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 93.4% of the community. Only 1.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60.7%. While the number of people reporting no religion has risen 14 points since 2011 to 30.8%, this is still well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with 39.8% of people completing Year 12. About 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical family earning $1,442 a week. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the Queensland average of 20.2%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.1% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, and 6.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in providing unpaid care (15.2%) and housework (29.7%), both well above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, with 4.7% having served in the Defence Force.

Family life is stable, with 50.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here (7.9%) than in the rest of the state.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 97.8% of dwellings being separate houses. Over half (52%) are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with zero people commuting by public transport and no PT stops available. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and the drive time to the city is very long at 212 minutes.

The community is relatively settled, with only 30% of people moving in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded in the 2021 census.

The workforce is smaller than usual, with only 56.7% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in health and social assistance.

Overall advantage is lower than in 60% of similar areas. While access to money and resources is moderate, the area scores lower for education and job skills.

Walking is difficult due to steep terrain and a complete lack of public transport. Only 15.3% of homes have a 15-minute walk to groceries or schools, making the area highly car-dependent.