4482, QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 24.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. While children under 15 are few at 10.9%, there has been a sharp rise in seniors, with those aged 65 and over increasing by 14 points since 2016.

Most residents were born in Australia (73.6%), and only 10.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 76.4% of people, though those using another language at home rose to 10.0% by 2021. Notably, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 40.9%, while 38.2% of residents have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

The area has a mixed educational profile; while 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 36.7% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,562 a week. A striking 26.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that rose 20 points since 2016.

Residents appear healthier than the national average, with only 20.9% having a long-term health condition and 0.0% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, at 25.5%, though this is down from 35.1% in 2016. Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than the state average.

Homes are typically small, with 2.2 people per dwelling. About 26.8% of people live alone, while 39.7% of households consist of couples with children.

Renting is very common at 48.8%, which is far above the national figure. Rent is exceptionally low, with a typical weekly cost of $113, and very few people own their homes outright.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 42.6% of people walk to work, and 17.6% work from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 52.8% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, a rise of 16 points since 2016.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 94.1% of the workforce employed full-time. Most people work in agriculture, public administration, or hospitality.

Despite high incomes, the area ranks low for overall advantage and access to money and resources compared to other similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.7, far below the state average. There are no public transport stops available for residents.