4518, QLD

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with the typical resident aged 42. While children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 19.6% since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 15.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the Australian average.

A striking 48.6% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 25 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people completing Year 12 rose 11 percentage points since 2011 to 49.3%.

Typical household income is $1,740 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are more common than in 2011, with 18.3% of households now earning $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 32% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes 10.1% of residents with a mental health condition.

A high number of residents provide unpaid support, including 28.2% who care for children. The area also has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most other areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 55.3% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Separate detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 98.1% of all homes. Large properties are the standard, with 91.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 1.4% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41% owning two and 31.5% owning three or more.

The population is relatively mobile, with 39.4% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.5% of the community, which is well below the national average.

About 60.4% of adults are working or looking for work, with a low unemployment rate of 3.9%. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.

The area has strong access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas. This helps give the community an overall advantage score slightly below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.