4559, QLD

The area is noticeably older than the rest of Australia, with a typical resident aged 43. It is also a place of growing families, as children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population.

About 18% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Queensland and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion, at 45.6%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with 20.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This helps explain the area's higher typical incomes, while 56.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,072. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen sharply by 14 points since 2011.

Health trends are around the middle for its level, with 28.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 9.3% of residents have a mental health condition.

More people here provide unpaid care for children (28.6%) and do housework (25.5%) than in most areas. Around 17.9% of residents are volunteers.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (89.9%), and rents are much higher than most areas at $400 a week. About 35.4% of homes are owned outright.

Car travel is essential, as only 0.8% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and the drive time to the city is 67 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.6% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 4.7% since 2011.

A higher than average 63.1% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

The area is quite advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas overall. It is particularly strong in its access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.8. Access to basics is limited, as only 34.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.