4655, QLD

The area is far older than the national figure, with 30.9% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 8.6 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 18.0% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average.

English is the primary language for 89.6% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 41.9% of residents report having no religion, which is roughly the same as the Queensland figure. This has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,109 a week. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 10.5% of people need help with daily activities.

A high 14.3% of residents provide unpaid care, which is more than most similar areas. Additionally, 5.6% of the community served in the Defence Force.

The area has a high rate of one-parent families at 17.4%, though the typical home is small with just 2.3 people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 43.5% owned outright—far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $340.

The region is almost entirely reliant on cars, with 68.8% of people driving to work and no public transport stops or routes available.

The area has seen significant movement, with 47.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than across the state, and the unemployment rate of 7.9% is among the highest for its level.

The community faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 20% of areas for overall advantage and job skills.

The area is very safe, with only 1 recorded offence per 100,000 people, placing it among the lowest for its level.

Walkability is very low with a score of 2.6, as the area is mostly car-dependent. Only 15.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.