4510, QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Children under 15 are also more common here at 20.2%, while the typical resident is 38 years old.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 17.6% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, though it remains far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary tongue for 86% of the community, though use of other languages at home rose to 7.3% by 2021. This is higher than most similar areas, despite being well below the state average.

The area has seen a significant shift toward secularism, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 22 points since 2011 to reach 47.5%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there has been a steady increase in Year 12 completion, which rose to 43.5% since 2011.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,526, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.4% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 13.6%.

The community has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 4.5% of people having served. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 10.2%.

One-parent families are very common here, making up 21.9% of households, which is well above the national average. This contributes to larger households, with an average of 2.6 people per home.

Renting is much more common than in most areas, accounting for 36.9% of homes. Large homes are the norm, with 82.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

Most people rely on cars, with 64.2% driving to work. Working from home is much less common here than across Australia, at just 9.0%.

The area is very dynamic, with 48.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is among the highest for its level at 7.7%. The workforce is largely employed in health care, construction, and retail, with a high proportion of labourers and tradespeople.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, with a score of 1 out of 10. This reflects significant gaps in job skills and access to money compared to 90% of other areas.

Crime rates are very low, with recorded offences and theft being among the lowest at this level.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 73.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, access to health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.