4417, QLD

The area has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 12.0%, which is well above the national figure. It is also a young community, with children under 15 making up 25.3% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.7% born overseas, which is far below both the state and national averages. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish.

English is the primary language here, as only 2.0% of people use another language at home, far below the national average of 22.3%. There are effectively no residents who speak little or no English.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 33.3% report no religion. This figure for no religion has risen sharply by 21 percentage points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 38.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of the qualifications held are in agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,285. However, there has been a notable increase in wealth since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising by 12 percentage points.

About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. However, the rate of mental health conditions at 6.7% is much lower than in most other areas.

This is a highly civic-minded area, with 26.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid work, with 31.0% of people caring for children unpaid.

Household sizes are typical for Australia at 2.5 people, but there is a high proportion of people living alone at 32.4%. This exists alongside a high number of couples with children, who make up 57.7% of families.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.7% of dwellings. Both rents and mortgages are very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of just $150, which is far below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with zero people commuting via public transport and no public transport stops available. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.2% owning two cars.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 32.2% of people having moved in the last five years. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.

The workforce is very strong, with a full-time employment rate of 67.1% and a very low unemployment rate of 1.3%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 38.6% of jobs.

The area ranks lower than most other regions in terms of overall advantage, particularly regarding education and job skills, where it scores 4 out of 10.

The region is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.7. Residents have very limited access to amenities on foot, with 0% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.