4377 crosses QLD/NSW

The area is far older than most of Australia, with the typical resident aged 52 and seniors making up 27.2% of the population. This older profile has grown since 2011, while the total population rose by 29% to 625 people.

Most residents were born in Australia (75.8%), and those with English and Australian ancestry are the most common. The proportion of people born overseas is 13.4%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 87.0% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, a figure that has fallen since 2011 and remains far below the state and national averages.

Over half of residents identify as Christian (54.1%), while 33.4% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose to 39.2% since 2011.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,139. Only 7.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.

About 29.8% of people live with a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis and asthma. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.7% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.3% of people helping out, well above the national average. A higher than usual 28.3% of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The area has a high proportion of couples, with 52.2% raising children and 41.4% without children. One-parent families are rare here, making up only 6.6% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.0%), and 44.9% are owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $255.

The community is heavily dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 39.4% of households owning two cars.

The area has seen a rise in recent overseas arrivals, reaching 14.3% in 2021. However, the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest employer, supporting 21.6% of the workforce. While only 48.0% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is very low at 1.2%.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions, though it sits around the middle for general access to money and resources.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, or health services.