4382, QLD

The community is notably older than most, with 28.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 11.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure and has fallen sharply since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.1%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.3%, which is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.

About 43.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 27 percentage points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.2%.

The area has a higher-than-usual proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 22.8%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is still well below the national average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,278. Only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition at 15.2%.

Volunteering is very high, with 27.0% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. The area also has a higher-than-average number of former Defence Force members.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household. Couples without children make up the largest group at 45.6%, and the number of people living alone has risen since 2011.

Home ownership is very strong, with 54.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Almost all homes are separate houses (94.2%), and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $240.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 33.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have risen to 11.4% since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 27.3% of the workforce. Managers and professionals make up the most common occupations.

The area sits around the middle of all regions in terms of overall advantage, with a score of 975. It ranks higher than about 70% of similar areas for education and job skills.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, or health services.