4756, QLD

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 21.1% of the population, a figure well above the national average, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population rose to 4.3% by 2021.

People born overseas make up only 7.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest levels for any similar area and is far below the national average.

About 46.4% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.0%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are far below the national average, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,205, which is much lower than the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose to 12.8% since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities make up 3.7% of the population, which is a little below the national average. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.5%, about the same as the national figure.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 27.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national average. A higher than usual 4.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

A high number of people live alone (32.9%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Because of this, the typical number of people per home is slightly lower than the national average at 2.3.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (97.0%), and 44.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, at only 13.7%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 61% of workers driving to work and no public transport stops available. Only 1.2% of people use public transport for commuting.

The community is very stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 49.5%. Those who are employed often work in agriculture, manufacturing, or mining, with a strong presence of technicians and trades.

The area scores low for overall advantage, ranking as a 2 out of 10 compared to all similar areas. This is consistent with the lower typical incomes and education levels found here.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or public transport.