4568, QLD

The area is much older than the national figure, with a typical age of 48. The proportion of seniors has risen by 7.7 percentage points since 2011, while the share of children under 15 has fallen by 4.0 percentage points.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.6% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the national average. Only 0.1% of residents speak little or no English.

More than half of the population (51.9%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This has seen a significant rise of 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are rising, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing to 19.2% since 2011. Around 50.9% of residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,421, which is a little below the national figure. While this is $454 higher than it was in 2011, personal weekly incomes remain lower than most other areas at $648.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 28.7% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.7% of residents, slightly above the national figure.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 30.6% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. This is well above the national figure, alongside a higher-than-average 13.5% of people providing unpaid care.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with a low number of people living alone (18.9%), which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.8% of dwellings. Renting is far less common than across Australia, with only 12.7% of households renting, while 43.3% own their home outright.

Cars are essential here, as 98.4% of homes have a motor vehicle and only 0.5% of people use public transport to commute. The drive time to the city is 87 minutes, which is much higher than most areas.

The community has seen a decrease in movement, with recent overseas arrivals falling by 4.5 percentage points since 2011 to just 3.8% of the population.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in the rest of the state, at 54.5%. Full-time employment is also far below the national figure at 48.4%.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other regions, with a score of 978. Residents generally have a higher access to money and resources than 70% of similar areas.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the state average. Only 29.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.