4410, QLD

The area is far older than the rest of Australia, with a typical resident aged 51 and 30.7% of people aged 65 or over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 6.2%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.9%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at just 6.0%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.2%. While those with no religion make up 31.5% of the population, this is still well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 26.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national averages.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country, with the typical weekly household income being $1,011. Only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health needs are high, as 40.3% of residents have a long-term health condition and 11.2% need help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average, with arthritis and mental health being the most common conditions.

Volunteering is common here, with 22.3% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. This is also a community with a higher-than-average number of Defence Force veterans (4.8%).

About 30.7% of people live alone, a rate well above the national average. Households tend to be smaller than usual, with an average of 2.3 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 47.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent and mortgage payments are also much lower than typical, with the usual weekly rent at just $200.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. While 20.4% of people work from home, the rest rely almost entirely on cars or walking to get to work.

This is a stable community where few people move; only 25.8% have changed homes in the last five years, far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people here are working or looking for work (47.4%) compared to the national average. Many of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, while the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.9%.

The area ranks among the lowest in the nation for overall advantage, particularly in terms of education, job skills, and access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score well below the state average. While some residents live near parks and health services, there is no access to public transport within walking distance.