4659, QLD

A significant 39.3% of residents are aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. The population is growing, adding about 1,223 people since 2011, though the number of children under 15 has fallen to 11.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.1%), and English is the most common ancestry at 45.0%. The proportion of people born overseas is 13.3%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community, and only 2.4% use another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.1% of residents report having no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen 17 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average, and only 28.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Income levels are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $858. Only 4.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are common here, as 45.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.3% need help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 14.4% of people providing unpaid care. While 29.5% spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, only 11.9% of the community volunteer.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.1 people per home, which is lower than the national figure. Over half of all households consist of couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 59.1% of dwellings owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $270 is well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. Only 9.9% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41.6% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much less common than in other areas.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than nationally, with only 32.1% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, which is well above the national figure.

The area ranks among the most disadvantaged for its level, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. This reflects the combination of low typical incomes and lower educational attainment.

The community is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.0. Very few homes are within a short walk of public transport, schools, or health services.