4427, QLD

This is an older community than most, with a typical age of 50 and a senior population 6.6 percentage points above the national average. While the Indigenous population is well above the state average, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen significantly since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.7% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home, far below the national average. The proportion of people who speak little or no English has risen slightly since 2016 to 1.0%.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, and 29.5% have no religion. While the same as the national trend, the number of people claiming no religion is well below the national figure.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%, and only 29.4% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,021, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also very low, with 44.2% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common here, as 32.1% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national average. This is reflected in a higher rate of people needing help with daily activities compared to most areas.

Volunteering is relatively high at 18.7%, well above the national figure. However, there has been a decline since 2011 in the number of people providing unpaid care or doing unpaid housework.

Family structures vary, with 16.0% of homes being one-parent families, which is a little above the national average. About 22.9% of residents live alone, which is lower than in most other areas.

Housing is mostly detached houses, and 44.8% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $182, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, with 37.9% owning two.

The population is very stable, with only 25.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

Agriculture is a major employer for 26.8% of the workforce, and full-time employment is well above the national average. However, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state figure.

The area faces significant disadvantage, scoring just 2 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources. This places it below about 80% of similar areas.

The community is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, and no public transport stops at all.