4373, QLD

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 36.3% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 12 points since 2011, while the number of children under 15 fell by 6.9 points in the same period.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 59.0%. People reporting no religion make up 28.8% of the community, which is far below the national figure, though this group rose 13 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 31.2% of residents completing Year 12. Only 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly household income of $956, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here; 37.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. About 10% of residents need help with daily activities, among the highest for similar areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas at 20.5%. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the rest of the state.

People living alone make up 31.0% of households, well above the national average. This is consistent with the area's older age profile, and homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.1 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 47.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is lower than typical, with a usual weekly cost of $240.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. The drive time to the city is much higher than most areas at 120 minutes.

Migration is low, with only 3.6% of the population arriving recently from overseas, far below the national average of 14.5%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 46.4%. Common industries include retail trade and agriculture, and the unemployment rate is a low 3.0%.

This area is among the most disadvantaged at this level, ranking in the lowest 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Residents have very limited access to public transport, with 0% of homes within a 10 minute walk of a stop.