4720, QLD

The area is very young, with 25.3% of people under 15—well above the national figure of 18.2%. This is reflected in the typical age of 32, which is six years younger than the Australian average. Seniors are far less common here, making up only 7.1% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.0%), and the community is far less diverse in birthplace than the national average, with only 14.5% born overseas. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

While 8.2% of people use a language other than English at home—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%. English remains the dominant language for 83.0% of the community.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.2% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national average, though the figure has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Qualifications are generally lower than the national average, with only 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there has been a positive trend in school completion, with 53.6% of residents now having finished Year 12.

Incomes are much higher here than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,517. This stands well above the national figure of $2,120, and 18.2% of people earn more than $2,000 a week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 21.1% reporting a long-term health condition. Similarly, the 3.4% of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national figure of 5.8%.

Family life is a priority here, as 33.4% of people provide unpaid childcare—well above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering is also common, with 17.5% of residents pitching in, which is well above the national average.

Homes tend to be larger and more crowded, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.6% of all households.

Rental properties are far more common than the national average, with 43.0% of households renting. Large homes are the norm, as 84.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 65.6% of workers driving to work and very few people working from home. There are no public transport stops or routes within the area.

The area is highly mobile, with 49.0% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%, and 20.7% of residents have arrived from overseas recently.

Employment rates are very high, with 73.8% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average of 61.1%. The local economy is driven by mining, which accounts for 18.3% of jobs.

The area is generally better off than 60% of other areas, scoring a 6 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is underpinned by high access to money and resources, despite lower rankings for education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or park, very few are near groceries, health services, or public transport.