4678, QLD

Seniors make up 26.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This contributes to a typical age of 55, far older than the Australian average of 38, while children under 15 are well below the national average at 14.8%.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 83.0% born here and only 7.7% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language for nearly everyone, with 92.8% using only English at home. This is far below the national average, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

About 41.2% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. This figure has risen by 18 points since 2011, while 51.2% still identify as Christian.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and only 28.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,187. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions, and 6.1% of people need help with daily activities.

A higher number of people do unpaid housework compared to most areas, at 28.2%. The community also has a strong history of service, with 5.5% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

Couples without children are the most common household type at 46.9%. Typical homes are small, with 2.3 people per home, slightly below the national figure of 2.5.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most are separate houses, though 12.1% are rented at a typical weekly cost of $233.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport and there are no public transport stops. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 51.3%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is ranked among the lowest for overall advantage and job skills compared to other areas. This is consistent with the lower levels of higher education and typical incomes found here.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.