4737, QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.4% of the population, which is well above the Queensland and national figures. The typical resident is 41, noticeably older than the national figure of 38, and the proportion of seniors has risen 6 points since 2011.

This is a community with very few overseas arrivals, as only 6.7% were born abroad, far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home, far below the figures for Queensland and Australia. Very few people speak little or no English.

Over half the population is Christian, while 36.3% report no religion. This last group has grown by 18 points since 2011, though it remains lower than the national figure.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen to 37.4% since 2011, but this is still far below the national average.

Weekly family incomes are around the national figure at $1,960. Higher earners are more common here than in most areas, with 13% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

The proportion of people with a long-term health condition is 28.9%, about the same as the state figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 9.7%.

About 14.3% of the community volunteer, which is lower than most similar areas. More people have served in the Defence Force here than in most other areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. Family groups are common, and one-parent families make up 13.5% of the community.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.5% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 36% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 68.6% of people drive to work and only 1.1% use public transport. Working from home is much less common than in the rest of the country.

The population is relatively stable, as only 31.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.2% of the community.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, at 64.3%. Many residents work in mining, transport, or health care, with technicians and trades making up the largest occupation group.

The area ranks poorly for education and job skills compared to other regions. Overall, its advantage score is lower than about 79% of all areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 30.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.