4614, QLD

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most other areas, at 6.2%. It is an ageing community where the typical age has risen by 7 years since 2011 to 54.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, and only 1.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly 39% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This is a rise of 15 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is among the lowest in the region, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree and only 26.7% completing Year 12.

Incomes are far below the national average, with a typical household earning $811 a week. Only 4.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health needs are very high, as 41.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.2% need help with daily activities, both far above the state and national figures.

Unpaid care is common here, with 16.2% of people providing care, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than average number of Defence Force veterans.

Single-person households are common, making up 31.2% of the area. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 48.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national average at $220.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport routes or stops available. It takes about 222 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 34.0% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national average.

The area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, ranking in the lowest 10% for overall advantage, education and job skills, and access to resources.

While the area is mostly car-dependent, over half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries.