4455, QLD

The population is much younger than most areas, with 21.8% being children under 15. There is a strong Indigenous presence, and the number of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander rose to 10.4% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian, English, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 84.0% of the community. Only 5.0% of people use another language at home, and very few people speak little or no English.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian. While the number of people with no religion rose by 17 points since 2011 to 30.4%, this is still far below the Queensland figure.

About 46.3% of residents completed Year 12, though this is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Qualifications in engineering and management are common among those with degrees.

Typical weekly personal income is $957, which is a little above the national figure. Typical household income is $1,772, and the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 8.3 points since 2011.

Health outcomes are slightly better than average, as fewer people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.5% of residents.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.4% of people pitching in. Around 27.8% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is a little above the national figure.

Homes are typically larger, with 2.5 people per household. A higher than usual 28.8% of people live alone, and 13.8% of families are one-parent households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, but 39.0% of households are renting, which is well above the national figure. Rent is relatively affordable at a typical weekly cost of $250.

The community is almost entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. Only 0.2% of people commute using public transport.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most areas.

Employment is very strong, with 68.9% of people working full-time—among the highest for this level. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%.

The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage. It ranks slightly lower than average for access to resources and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.6. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, schools, or health services.