4491, QLD

The population is quite small at 94 people and has aged since 2011. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.8% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though the share of people born overseas rose to 12.8% in 2021. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the main language used at home for 83.0% of the community. Only 4.3% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is more religious than most, with 72.3% identifying as Christian. Only 21.3% of people report having no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than average, with only 5.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $959. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national trend.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than across Australia, affecting 30.9% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.8%.

This is a highly active community where 42.3% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, affecting 19.2% of people.

The area has a high number of people living alone (31.8%) and couples without children. Household sizes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home.

Housing is mostly made up of separate houses, and 43.2% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at $93, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. A high share of the workforce, 32.0%, works from home.

Movement into the area has slowed, with 32.2% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 64.0% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national figure, at 74.0%.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking in the bottom 10% for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with no public transport or grocery stores within walking distance. However, many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and schools.