4697, QLD

The population has shrunk slightly to 143 people and is far older than the national average. There has been a notable shift in the community, with the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people rising 9.1 points since 2016, while the number of children has fallen sharply.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken in the home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, placing the area far below the national and state averages for language diversity.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 25.2%, which is far lower than the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest in the region, with only 3.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 22% of residents completed Year 12, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,125. The typical personal weekly income of $478 is far below the national figure of $805.

Daily living is more difficult for residents here, as 7.7% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are also slightly more common than usual.

Unpaid work is a common feature, with 27.5% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. The area also has a high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 7.3%.

One-parent families make up 22.5% of households, which is well above the national average. Conversely, far fewer people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 48.8% are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is very low at $175, and home loan payments are also much lower than usual.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the state average.

Residents are less likely to move than those in other areas, with 29.7% having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, involving only 40% of adults. The unemployment rate of 8.3% is well above the national average, and many work in agriculture or construction.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, with a score of 883. It is particularly disadvantaged in terms of education and job skills, ranking in the bottom 10% of all areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.