4606, QLD

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This is consistent with the typical resident being far older than the national average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.5% of the community, which is well above the Australian average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.7% born here and only 7.6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the area. Only 1.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian, while 34.1% report no religion. This last figure has risen by 15 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 31.5% of residents completing Year 12. Only 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,003, compared to $1,746 nationally. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 10.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.8% of people providing such support. There is also a strong history of service, as 6.1% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 32.8% of households, which is well above the national average. This contributes to a smaller typical household size of 2.2 people.

Home ownership is strong, with 42.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average at $220.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 67.6% of people driving to work. There are no public transport stops or routes available, leaving the community almost entirely dependent on private vehicles.

Movement is low, with no recent arrivals from overseas recorded. About 36.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

A smaller proportion of adults are working or looking for work (46.0%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries for those employed include health care, agriculture, and education.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking among the lowest in the nation for overall advantage, education, and job skills.

Walking to amenities is difficult, with a walkability score of 3.1 that indicates most people are car-dependent. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.