4670, QLD

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with the proportion of people aged 65 and over rising 5.7 points since 2011 to reach 25.3%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 80.9% of residents were born in Australia. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents at 12.9% is well below the Queensland and national figures.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of people, and those using another language at home make up 5.5%, which is far below the national figure. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is higher than in most areas.

About 40.3% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011. This is roughly in line with the Queensland average, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.5%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While 40.5% of residents completed Year 12, this is far below the national figure, though it has risen 8.1 points since 2011.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual family earning $1,467. Only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national average.

Residents face higher health challenges than most, with 37% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 9.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for this level.

A higher number of people provide unpaid care compared to most areas, though those caring for children unpaid is well below the national figure. The area also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other regions.

One-parent families are much more common here at 17.9%, which is well above the national average. Around 27.7% of people live alone, and the usual home contains 2.4 people.

Detached houses are far more common than the national average, with 83.5% of homes being separate houses. Rents are well below the national figure at $285 a week, and 38.4% of homes are owned outright.

Most people drive to work, and only 0.5% use public transport, which is a little below the national figure. Very few people work from home at 5.4%, which is far below the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas, and the unemployment rate at 6.6% is a little above the national figure. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry.

This area ranks as disadvantaged compared to most other regions, particularly in terms of education, job skills, and overall access to money and resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, though 48.3% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, which is far below the Queensland figure. While most homes are within a short walk of public transport, few are within walking distance of health services or schools.