4740, QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.4% of the population, which is much higher than most areas and rose nearly 2 points since 2011. The area is also young, with 19.7% of residents under 15, and the typical age is 38.

Most people were born in Australia (77.9%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for over 36% of the community.

English is the main language for 84% of residents, though the share of people using another language at home rose to 7.5% since 2011. This is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the population identifies as Christian (50.9%), while 36.8% have no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 17 points since 2011.

Higher education is less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people finished Year 12 by 2021, rising to 47.3%.

Typical incomes are higher than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,839 a week. High earners are common, as 13.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

About 26.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little lower than the state average. Mental health is the most reported condition, affecting 8.3% of residents.

Unpaid care for children is common here (27.5%), though volunteering is much lower than most similar areas at 12.8%. The number of volunteers has fallen since 2011.

Families are generally larger than average, with 2.5 people per home. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 56.0%.

Most people live in separate houses (81.2%), and 79.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is common, with 31.6% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $340.

Cars are essential, as only 1.3% of people use public transport to get to work. Very few residents work from home (4.6%), which is far below the national figure of 21%.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.9% of the population, a sharp drop from 31% in 2011.

Full-time employment is much more common here than in most areas, at 65.1%. The most common industries are health care, mining, and retail.

The area sits in the middle of the pack for overall advantage, with a score of 964. It ranks lower than 70% of similar areas when it comes to education and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, and most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, health services are harder to reach, with only 41.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk.