4707, QLD

This is an older community where the typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure of 38. While the proportion of children under 15 is well below the state average, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 5.1%, which is much higher than most areas.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 5.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, as only 1.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure. No residents report speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 50.8%, though the proportion of people reporting no religion has risen to 30.7% since 2011, despite remaining well below the national average.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $977 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. However, typical family incomes rose by $987 since 2011.

A higher than usual 7.9% of people need help with daily activities. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition at 14.6%.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.8% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the state average. About 19% of the community are volunteers.

Living arrangements are distinct, as 43.2% of people live alone, far above the national average. One-parent families also make up 21.4% of households, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and a far higher than average 48.6% of homes are owned outright. Because of this, the typical weekly rent of $100 is among the lowest in the country.

The area is heavily car-reliant, though 26.9% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the residents.

The community is very stable, with only 24.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 44.4% of jobs. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 78.7%.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage and job skills compared to similar regions, placing it among the most disadvantaged 10% of areas.

The region is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Most homes are far from health services, groceries, and public transport.