4380 crosses QLD/NSW

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 50 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up 16.0% of the population, which is a little below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 40.8%. The proportion of people born overseas is 13.9%, which is far below the Australian average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 85.2% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 6.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 33.0% report no religion. The share of people with no religion has risen significantly by 16 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 42.8% of people completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.6% of adults, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than typical Australian areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,035. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, although this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 8.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is high at 22.2%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher than usual 13.6% of people provide unpaid care, and 27.2% do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 31.8% of households, which is well above the national figure. Typical homes are smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 45.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Weekly rents are much lower than typical, at $250.

Public transport is nonexistent here, with zero stops and zero residents commuting by it. Most people drive to work, and 6.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

About 33.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.9% of the population.

Working age adults are less active in the workforce than the national average, with only 48.8% working or looking for work. Agriculture, health, and education are the main industries.

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

The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, schools, or parks.