4462, QLD

The area is much older than the national figure, with 25.8% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the national average, with only 3.1% born overseas.

English is the primary language here, and the 3.1% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common, with 62.5% identifying as Christian. This means the 21.1% who have no religion is far below the Australian figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, as only 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people completed Year 12 in 2021 than in 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $1,458, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Despite this, 12.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure that is a little above the state average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 3.9% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteerism is very high at 24.5%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 16% of people providing such support.

Living arrangements are often small or solo, with 32.7% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home here is a separate house, and 57.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is non-existent, with 0.0% of households in the rental market.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Nearly half of the workforce (46.4%) works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 24.1% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 60.9% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 71.0%.

The area sits slightly above the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 991 compared to the national average of 1,000.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average of 5.0. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.