4700, QLD

The population is a little older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 39. Residents who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander make up 7.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most people here were born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure at 10.6%. However, recent arrivals from overseas have been much higher than in most other similar areas.

English is the primary language for 86.7% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 6.1%, which is far below the Australian figure of 22.3%.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 35.9% report no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.

A higher number of residents hold a bachelor degree or above compared to most similar areas, and 49.3% have completed Year 12. The area is also home to a large number of schools, with 13 located within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,403, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week is higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are common here, as long-term health conditions affect 33.7% of people—well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 8.4% of residents who need help with daily activities, a rate much higher than most areas.

Unpaid care for children and housework is less common here than in most areas. While 15.4% of people volunteer, this is a drop from 18.8% in 2011.

The area has a high proportion of single-person households, with 34.6% of people living alone. One-parent families are also very common, making up 22.3% of households, which is well above the national figure.

Renters make up 35.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure. Detached houses are very common at 82.2%, but the typical home is smaller than usual, with only 66.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is almost non-existent here, with no stops or routes recorded. Consequently, most people rely on cars, although 9.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is alongside a high number of recent overseas arrivals, though this trend fell since 2011.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 61.8%. Many of the local workforce are professionals in health care and social assistance, though the unemployment rate of 6.3% is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is ranked as having low overall advantage, scoring 3 out of 10. It is particularly low in terms of access to money and resources, where it is smaller than about 80% of similar areas.

While there are no public transport options, the area is very walkable for other needs. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services, which is far above the state average.