4662, QLD

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland and national average of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas account for 12.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

People with no religion make up 44.9% of the community, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen significantly by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 32.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are very low, with the typical family earning $1,276 a week, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common, as 37.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 10.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life here, with 17.3% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national average. However, the volunteer rate of 12.5% is lower than in most other areas.

Families in this area are often larger, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are very common at 22.3%, which is well above the national figure.

Almost all residents live in separate houses, with 98.6% of homes being detached. While renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, 39.2% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

About 37.1% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.7% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 9.9%, which is well above the national figure. Only 42.3% of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment has fallen since 2011.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring at the lowest possible level for overall advantage, education, and job skills.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.