4702, QLD

The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a child population much higher than most areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.1% of the community, a figure that has risen 3.4 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 7.2%. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average. Very few residents speak little or no English.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.2% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose by 7.9 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,649, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Weekly personal income has increased by $189 since 2011 to reach $780.

Health statistics are around the middle for similar areas, with 28.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Asthma and arthritis are the most commonly reported conditions.

More people here care for children unpaid than in most areas. While 11.7% of residents provide some form of unpaid care, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.7 people per household. One-parent families make up 15.3% of the community, which is higher than most areas.

Detached houses are the norm, making up 95.8% of all homes. This is far above the national figure, and 82.1% of these properties have three or more bedrooms.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Only 1.1% of people use public transport to get to work.

Movement into the area has slowed slightly, with 34.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 63.3%. People mainly work in health care, agriculture, mining and construction.

The community has a moderate level of access to money and resources, but it ranks poorly for education and job skills compared to other areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.