4494, QLD

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 24.4% of people under 15 and only 8.1% aged 65 and over. About 5.0% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

While 71.3% of residents were born in Australia, the number of people born overseas has risen to 12.5% since 2011. This is still far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 78.8% of residents. However, the share of people who speak little or no English rose to 5.6% by 2021, which is well above the Queensland average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55.0%. Those with no religion make up 26.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

About 49.6% of residents completed Year 12, and 13.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 16.7% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,406, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (16.9%) and mental health conditions (5.0%) compared to the rest of the state and nation.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 28.0%. Volunteering is also high, with 18.4% of people volunteering, though this is down from 2011.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 27.7% of the community, which is far above the national average, while 36.4% of people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. While 40.9% are owned outright, typical weekly rents are very low at just $75.

The area is heavily car-dependent, but 26.5% of people work from home, which is far above the state average. Interestingly, 10.8% use public transport to commute despite there being no local stops.

Movement is high, with 37.1% of people moving in the last five years. A striking 50.0% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas, far above the national figure.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 86.7% of jobs. Employment is very strong, with 84.3% of the population working full-time.

The area ranks well for education and job skills, with an overall advantage score of 1,016, placing it above about 69% of similar areas.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.