4384, QLD

The population shrank by 23% since 2016 and is now much older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 14.3%, which is well below the Australian average, while those in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

This is an area of almost exclusively Australian-born residents, with no one born overseas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, far exceeding the national levels of diversity.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English, which is far below the national figure.

About 65.3% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 26.5% of the population, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

People with a bachelor degree or higher are very rare here at 7.1%, far below the national average. This is consistent with the workforce, where many hold Certificate III or IV qualifications and work in agriculture.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure and rose by $514 since 2016. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents face higher health challenges than most areas, with 36.7% reporting a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are especially common, affecting 16.3% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care for others is very common at 19.0%, well above the national figure. Conversely, the proportion of people caring for children is among the lowest in the country, reflecting the small number of children in the area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per dwelling. While 40% of people live alone, 70.3% of families are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is well below the national figure at a typical $300 per week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Only 12.5% of people work from home, a figure that fell 16 points since 2016.

The community has seen significant movement, with 47.7% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average and rose by 26 points since 2016.

Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. There is no unemployment in the area, and 58.3% of people work full-time.

The area sits right in the middle compared to other similar areas, with an overall advantage score of 5 out of 10.

This is a car-dependent area with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the Queensland average.