4673, QLD

The community is far older than the national figure, with 27.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.0%, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.5% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language used at home for 88.3% of the population. Only 1.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.6%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 29.6% of people completing Year 12. Just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,138, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.0% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 9.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, with 13.8% of people providing support to others. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas, at 10.4%.

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.3 people. About 26.4% of people live alone, while couples without children make up the largest group at 45.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 52.5% of homes are owned outright. Renting is very uncommon at 9.4%, and the typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national average.

The region is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops. Most homes have two or more motor vehicles.

The population is very stable, as only 28.0% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 25.9% of the workforce. While full-time employment is higher than in most areas, the unemployment rate is also slightly higher at 6.6%.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. This is consistent with the lower levels of higher education and typical incomes found across the community.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, health service, or grocery store.