4722, QLD

The area is family-friendly, with 20.9% of the population being children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 39, and while the population is relatively stable, the number of seniors has risen by 4.2 percentage points since 2011.

This is a community with very deep Australian roots; only 4.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the dominant language, with 84.1% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home (1.8%), and there are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 59.2%. While the number of people with no religion rose 9.3 percentage points since 2011, the 24.9% total remains far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Incomes are high here, with a typical personal weekly income of $978, which is much higher than most similar areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 12 percentage points since 2011 to reach 21.4%.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the 23% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure. Only 4.8% of people report a mental health condition, which is among the lowest rates for its level.

The community is highly engaged, with a volunteer rate of 27.4% that is far above the national average. Many people also provide unpaid care for children, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Homes are typically larger, with 2.6 people per household, and 57.2% of families consist of couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here (8.8%) than in most other areas.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, making up 91.1% of dwellings. Rent is much lower than the national figure at $200 a week, and 38.4% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, though 20.8% of the workforce works from home. Despite having no public transport stops, a small number of people (3.4%) still commute via public transport.

The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved into the area in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen significantly since 2011.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing (34.3%) and mining (17%). Unemployment is exceptionally low at 1.2%, and full-time employment is well above the state average.

The area ranks as more advantaged than about 60% of similar regions, reflecting its high typical incomes and strong employment rates.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or grocery stores.