4627, QLD

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 19.0% is far above the national figure, though this has fallen from 30.8% since 2011. The community is aging, with 21.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.4% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language, as only 1.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure. There are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

About 39.2% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011. This is about the same as the national average, while 45.5% of the community identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 34.6% of residents completing Year 12 and just 6.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, though the schools themselves are much smaller than average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $980, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 28.5% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 26.9% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher-than-average proportion of former Defence Force members.

People living alone make up 30.5% of households, which is well above the national figure. One-parent families are also more common here than in most other areas, at 17.9%.

A high 46.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly rent of $140, and most residents live in separate houses.

There is no public transport available, leaving the community entirely car-dependent. This is reflected in the fact that no one commutes via public transport and 0% of homes are within walking distance of a stop.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.5% of the community.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 43.2% of the workforce. While 69.3% of people work full-time, the unemployment rate of 6.0% is higher than most areas.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the lowest 10% of all areas for overall advantage. This is consistent with the very low typical incomes and lower levels of formal qualifications.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries, parks, and health services, with 0% of residents within a 10-minute walk of public transport.