4517, QLD

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 43. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.1% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average of 17.0%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.3% of the community.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 42.2% and 41.3% respectively. People born overseas make up 15.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 87.9% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 4.9% of the population, which is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split mainly between Christianity (46.1%) and people with no religion (41.8%). The share of people reporting no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and just 41.2% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,442, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, incomes have risen since 2011, with the typical household earning $688 more per week than a decade ago.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.5% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 13.5%, and 5.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Military service is a notable feature, with 5.4% of people having served in the Defence Force. Around 25.2% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the state average.

Families with children make up 54.8% of households. About a quarter of the population (25.9%) live alone, which is slightly above the Queensland figure of 24.7%.

Separate houses are the overwhelming norm at 97.2%, far above the national average of 72.3%. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 11.5% of households renting, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The area is highly car-dependent, as only 1.0% of people commute via public transport. While there are 25 routes available, the average walk to the nearest stop is 54 minutes, which is much higher than most areas.

About 36.1% of residents have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, a significant drop from 3.9% in 2011.

Adults working or looking for work make up 54.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about the same as the national average.

The area has a moderate overall advantage score of 974, placing it around the middle of all areas. While access to money and resources is higher than 70% of similar areas, education and job skills are lower than 60% of areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.3. While nearly 80% of homes are within 15 minutes of a park, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.