4727, QLD

The area has a young presence, with children under 15 making up 21.0% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, the typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than the Queensland and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 4.5% of the population, one of the lowest figures for this level. English and Irish ancestries are common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. Only 1.0% of residents speak little or no English.

About 51.3% of people identify as Christian, while 28.7% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is far below the state and national figures, though it has risen 16 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 36.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 9.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average for both qualifications.

Typical household income is $1,325 a week, which is well below the national figure. While high-earning households are rare, typical personal income of $806 is about the same as the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 21.0% reporting a long-term health condition and 2.3% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well below state and national levels.

Volunteering is a standout feature here, with 28.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, no one in the area has served in the Defence Force.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. There is a high number of people living alone, at 30.8%, which is well above the national average.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 95.3%, far above the national average. Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents of $190 and monthly mortgage payments of $607, both far below national figures.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. However, working from home is much more common here than in the rest of the country, at 29.3%.

The community is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is strong, with 65.7% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 3.7%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry, employing 33.8% of workers.

The area sits in the middle of the range for overall advantage, with a score of 971. Residents score slightly above average for job skills but lower for overall access to money and resources.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.8. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.