4745, QLD

This is a young area with a typical age of 32 and a high proportion of children under 15. It also has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than most areas, which rose to 8.2% by 2021.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.1% of people using another tongue at home. This is well below the Queensland average, and very few people speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 38.5% of the community, a figure that rose by 19 points since 2011. Christianity is also common at 36.9%.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Only 38.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Earnings are very high here, with 35.3% of households earning over $3,000 a week. The typical family income of $2,951 is well above the national figure, and personal incomes are also far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 18.5% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the Queensland figure, and very few people need help with daily activities.

Participation in volunteering and unpaid care is much lower than in most areas. Only 12% of people volunteer, and the number of people doing unpaid housework has fallen since 2011.

Families with children are common, making up 60.7% of homes. One-parent families are also more frequent than in most areas, though the number of people living alone has risen.

Renting is very common at 60.3%, which is far above the national average. While 88.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, typical weekly rents of $100 are among the lowest in the country.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops in the area. Very few people work from home, and 56.4% of the workforce commute by driving.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.2% of the community.

The economy is dominated by mining, which employs 43.5% of the workforce. Full-time employment is very high at 69.2%, and the unemployment rate of 2.2% is much lower than most areas.

Despite high incomes, the area ranks poorly for overall advantage and job skills. It is smaller than about 90% of similar areas regarding education and professional qualifications.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many homes are within walking distance of a school, very few are near groceries or public transport.