4454, QLD

The population has shrunk to 730 people and is noticeably older than the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.5% of the community, which is a little above the Australian average.

People born overseas make up only 6.7% of the population, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 26.7% report no religion. This proportion of non-religious residents is far below the national figure, though it has risen 10 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 37.9% of residents having finished Year 12. Only 8.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $920, which is a little above the national figure. While typical family incomes are about the same as the state average, 11.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthy, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (22.7%) and mental health conditions (6.0%) compared to the rest of the country.

A high 28.9% of people volunteer, far exceeding the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to most other areas.

About 29% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. The typical home contains 2.4 people.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses (97.4%), and 38.1% are owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $150, far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, 20.2% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. No new arrivals from overseas were recorded in the latest census.

Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%. Many of the workforce are in agriculture, forestry and fishing, and 68.0% of residents are employed full-time.

The area has a moderate overall advantage score of 981, which is slightly above the national average, though its education and skills ranking is only mid-range.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.3. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or parks.