4705, QLD

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national averages. While the number of seniors has risen significantly since 2011, the total population has fallen slightly to 405 people.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 76.5% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents reported speaking little or no English. This is far below the national and state averages for language diversity.

Christianity is the main religion for 61.5% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 20.7%, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38% of residents completing Year 12 and 8.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $923, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical family incomes are well below the national average at $1,694 per week.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (17.5%) or mental health conditions (4.0%) compared to the rest of the state.

Volunteering is slightly above the national average at 17%, though this is down from 2011. Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas.

Couples with children make up 53.5% of families. About 29% of people live alone, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.

Homes are mostly large, with 80.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than the national average, and the typical weekly rent is very low at $110.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While 34.6% of people work from home, there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The area is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 64% of the workforce. It has an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 1.3%.

The community has relatively good access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, or public transport.