4402, QLD

The population is far older than the national average, with 32% of residents aged 65 or over. This trend has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen sharply to just 10.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011, though at 27.3%, it remains far below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country; the typical personal weekly income is just $445. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 37.4% of people have a long-term health condition. About 13.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 21.9% of people providing unpaid care. This is far above the national figure of 11.9%.

Homes are typically small, with 2.2 people per dwelling. Nearly 30% of residents live alone, which is well above the state and national averages.

Housing is very stable, with 64% of homes owned outright and only 9.6% of households renting. Almost every home is a separate house, and typical rents are very low at $140 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and 30.3% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, as only 21% of people moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in the 2021 census.

The job market is mixed, with a high full-time employment rate of 64.5%, but an unemployment rate of 18.6%, which is far above the national average. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring at the lowest possible level for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, and there is no public transport access.