4415, QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure. The population is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 41 and 20.5% of people aged 65 or over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at 9.0%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.8% using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. Very few people speak little or no English.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. While the number of people with no religion has risen since 2011 to 28.0%, this is still much lower than in most other areas.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 41.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,252 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 32.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, with asthma and arthritis being the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 20.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid childcare has fallen since 2011.

The area has a high number of people living alone (32.1%) and one-parent families (18.1%), both of which are well above national averages. Typical homes are small, with only 2.3 people per household.

Rental rates are far above the national average at 42.5%, though typical weekly rents are much lower than usual at $200. Most homes are separate houses, and 78.4% have three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 64.6% of workers driving to work. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, and only 9.7% of people work from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.9%, though the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than usual. Common industries include agriculture, retail, and construction.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage and access to resources, scoring a 2 out of 10 compared to other areas. This is consistent with the low typical incomes and lower levels of higher education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While some people live within a short walk of health services, no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.