4387, QLD

The community is notably older, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown, as the population rose by 5.3 percentage points in this age group since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of the community. Only 3.1% use another language at home, far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is higher than in many other areas, as 31.7% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 29.9% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,019, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here, with 34.8% of people reporting one, well above the national figure of 27.7%. About 7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common than in the rest of the state, with 18.2% of people volunteering. There is also a higher presence of Defence Force veterans than in most areas.

The area has a high proportion of people living alone (32.8%) and a high rate of one-parent families at 20.9%, which is well above the national figure.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 93% of homes. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $200, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport and there are no public transport stops available.

While few people have moved in the last five years compared to the state, there has been a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 23.9%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 28.1% of workers. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking among the lowest for overall advantage, education, and job skills compared to other areas.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 2.3, meaning most residents are car-dependent. Only 34.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.