4714, QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 13.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure. The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 53 and a significant rise in the number of seniors since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or nation. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the primary language spoken here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and there are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 44.5%. The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011, though it remains lower than in most other areas.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest in the country, with only 4.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is consistent with the fact that only 26.2% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of Australia, with a typical weekly household income of just $813. Only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 47.1% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. About 12.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 4.7%. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas, and fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the state average.

Many people live alone—about 40.4%—which is far above the national average. One-parent families are also very common at 23.8%, which is among the highest proportions for similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 96.8% of dwellings being detached. These homes are often owned outright (49.3%), and both weekly rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the national figures.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. Only 4.9% of people work from home, and 9.8% of households do not own a motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen sharply since 2011.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 34.7% of adults in the labour force. Unemployment is very high at 14.7%, which is well above the national average.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring the lowest possible level for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.