4461, QLD

The area is far older than most, with 36.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 21 points since 2016. There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents, and the population is small, shrinking to 38 people in 2021.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 55.3%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English skills. This is far below the national and state figures.

Christianity is the primary religion for 73.7% of residents. Those with no religion make up 18.4% of the population, which is far below the national average but has risen 18 points since 2016.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 38.7% of residents completed Year 12, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,187, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, though typical personal incomes rose slightly to $724.

Residents report very good health, with only 7.9% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average, and no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.3% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. However, very few people provide unpaid care for others or children.

Homes are generally small, with 2.1 people per household. While 57.7% of families are couples with children, 26.9% of people live alone, which is slightly above the national average.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 92.3% having three or more bedrooms and 84.6% being detached houses. Typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the national figure.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 29.4% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 15.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national and state figures and is 8.5 points lower than in 2016.

Full-time employment is very high at 88.2%, far above the national figure. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work fell to 54.8% since 2016.

The area is rated very highly for overall advantage and access to resources, scoring a 9 or 10 out of 10. This places it among the most advantaged areas in the country.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.