4703, QLD

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.0% of the population, which is well above the state average.

This is a community with deep Australian roots, as 80.5% were born here. The proportion of people born overseas is 11.6%, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

About 50.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.1% report no religion. The share of people with no religion has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with 47.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 15.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area has a high number of school enrolments and large average school sizes.

Typical family incomes are about the same as the national figure at $2,042 per week. High earners are well represented, with 13.2% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.3% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.2% of the population.

Caring for children is common here, with 26.8% of people providing unpaid childcare. Additionally, 3.7% of the population have served in the Defence Force, a higher rate than most areas.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 53.3% of households.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 84.7%, and 34.6% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average. Most homes are large, with 78.9% having three or more bedrooms.

Car dependence is very high, as 65.7% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops in the area. Only 7.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 43.6% of residents moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 9.5% since 2011.

Full-time employment is higher than in most similar areas at 59.9%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, education, and construction, with mining also playing a key role.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking better than 70% of similar areas. However, the area ranks lower for education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.