4423, QLD

The area has a young feel, with 23.4% of the population being children under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 38 years old, though the number of seniors has risen slightly since 2016.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state averages for linguistic diversity.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 64.0%, though the number of people reporting no religion rose by 12 points since 2016.

About 51.3% of residents completed Year 12, and while this is higher than in similar areas, it is well below the national average. Qualifications are strongly linked to the local economy, with agriculture and environment being the most common fields of study.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,031. Only 5.5% of homes earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health stats are slightly better than the national average, with lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a standout feature here, with 33.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

Families are the norm, as 57.1% of homes consist of couples with children. However, 30.1% of people live alone, which is well above the Queensland average.

The housing landscape is dominated by separate houses, making up 89.0% of all dwellings. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, with only 16.4% of households renting.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport available. This is consistent with the fact that 40.6% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with only 28.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Job security is high, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a full-time employment rate that is far above the national average. Most residents work as managers or in agriculture.

The area ranks higher than most similar regions for overall advantage, particularly in terms of education and job skills.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9 and no residents living within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, or health services.