4671, QLD

The area is far older than the national figure, with 26.9% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 14.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 41.2% and 39.7% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.2% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.

About 46.5% of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.1% have no religion. The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents finished school at Year 12 or below, and only 31.7% completed Year 12.

Household incomes are far below the state and national figures, with only 6.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income is just $470.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.6% of people live with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure, and 10.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.8% of people providing such support. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the country.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. About 27.8% of people live alone, and one-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 49% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than the national average, typically costing $250 a week.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 60.1% of workers driving to their jobs. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10% of the community.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the primary industries for 23.6% of workers. However, the unemployment rate is 9.7%, which is well above the national figure.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring a 1 out of 10. This reflects the combination of low typical incomes and limited job skills.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.