4799, QLD

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a typical age of 52, far older than the Australian average of 38. Meanwhile, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen significantly since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state or national average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language used at home, with only 1.5% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and almost no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 36.8% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 17 points since 2011, though it remains a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 3.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%, and only 30.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,105. While these figures have risen since 2011, the area remains well below the state and national averages for both personal and family pay.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.3% of residents. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported conditions.

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, though the proportion of volunteers is a little below the national figure. About 12.2% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

About 43% of households are couples without children, and 26.9% of people live alone. The number of people living alone has risen by 8.1 points since 2011.

Housing is overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses, which make up 95% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 46.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.

The community is almost entirely car-dependent, with only 1.7% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 49%. The workforce is split between agriculture, mining, and retail, with 60.5% of people employed full-time.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and job skills compared to similar areas. It has an overall advantage score of 902, which is below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, or public transport.