4626, QLD

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 5.6%. It is notably older than the national figure, as the typical resident is 42 and over a fifth of the population are seniors.

While 70% of residents were born in Australia, there is a growing international presence, with 17.9% born overseas. This includes a notable group from Nepal, who make up 5.5% of the population.

Language diversity is increasing, with 14.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This trend is reflected in the fact that 3.2% of residents speak little or no English, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas; only 29.0% of people report having no religion, which is far below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

Qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 9.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 since 2011, rising to 40.1%.

Weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,263. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most areas.

About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state average. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.7% of residents, most commonly arthritis.

Volunteering is a standout feature here, with 23.1% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average of 14.1%.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.3 people per dwelling. A significant number of people live alone, making up 28.7% of households.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 90.7%, and 40.1% of these are owned outright. Rent is far below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $210.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 54.9% of people drive to work.

The community is seeing a surge in new arrivals, with recent overseas migrants making up 42.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with a low unemployment rate of 1.9% and a high proportion of full-time workers at 69.1%. Labourers and managers are the most common occupations.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources, placing it in the bottom 20% of similar areas.

The region is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. Only 26.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.