4405, QLD

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and a children's population well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.7% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.7% born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, though the number of overseas-born residents has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for 88.7% of the area. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60.4%. While the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011, it remains much lower than the state figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,447, which is a little below the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here, with 32% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most other areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state average, with 17.4% of people helping out. About 28.5% of residents provide unpaid care for children.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 17.6% of households.

Detached houses are very common, making up 91.9% of homes. Rents are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $255.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 68% of workers drive to work and there are no public transport stops. Only 7.3% of people work from home.

Nearly 40% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.8% of the population, which is a sharp fall from 2011.

Full-time employment is higher here than the national average, at 63%. The most common industries are retail and agriculture.

The area is ranked as having low overall advantage, scoring a 3 out of 10. This is reflected in lower scores for education, job skills, and access to resources.

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