4569, QLD

The area is far older than the Queensland and national averages, with the typical resident aged 46. While children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, there has been a rise in seniors, who now account for 18.6% of the community.

About 17.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 46.5% and 37.8% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with 89.4% of people using it only. The proportion of people using another language at home is much lower than in most other areas, at just 2.6%.

A majority of the community identifies as having no religion, accounting for 54.8% of residents. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 17 points since 2011.

The area is more qualified than most, with 19.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly, reaching 55.0% in 2021.

Incomes are generally low; the typical family earns $1,552 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 11.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.0% of residents, which is about the same as the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions mentioned.

A high proportion of people do a lot of unpaid housework, with 29.3% spending 15 or more hours a week on these tasks. This is well above the national figure of 20.7%.

Family sizes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 18.4% of households.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, which account for 99.8% of dwellings. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 10.9% of households renting their home.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 63.1% of people drive to work and 0.0% use public transport for commuting. Almost every home owns a motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much less common than in most other areas.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 45.1%, and the unemployment rate of 6.2% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care or construction.

The area sits around the middle of the scale for overall advantage, with a score of 961. It ranks slightly above the middle for education and job skills.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, or health services.