4470, QLD

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with seniors making up 19.2% of the community. This age shift is clear as the typical resident is now 42, which is 6 years older than in 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 80.3% of the area. While the proportion of people using another language at home is well below the state average, the rate of people speaking little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

Religious people are more common here than elsewhere, as the 26.9% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Completion of Year 12 is also far below the national rate at 39.2%.

Typical weekly household incomes are lower than the national figure, but personal incomes are about the same. High earners are rare, with only 7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

About 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 29.5% of residents, with arthritis being the most common.

Volunteering is common, with 17.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of people providing unpaid childcare or housework is much lower than in most areas.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, with a much higher proportion of people living alone (36%) and one-parent families (16.8%) than in most other areas.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $178 and monthly mortgage payments at $876, both of which are far below the national figures. Detached houses are the norm for 91% of homes.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 29% of the population, a figure that is far above the national average of 14.5%.

Full-time work is more common here than in most areas, with 67% of the workforce employed full-time. The unemployment rate of 3.4% is also lower than the state average.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 30% of all areas for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

There are 31 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than most similar areas.

The region is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.3. While some residents are within walking distance of a park or school, there are no public transport options within a 10-minute walk.