4804, QLD

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 43. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.2% of the population, which is much higher than most areas and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home. This is well below the Queensland and national figures.

Christianity remains the most common religion at 43.4%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 12 percentage points since 2011 to reach 35.0%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest in the country, with only 5.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 28.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,242, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While personal incomes have risen since 2011, typical household income has actually fallen by $86.

Residents are slightly less likely to have a long-term health condition (26.0%) or a mental health condition (7.2%) compared to the state and national averages.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most other areas. Only 14.7% of people volunteer, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

A high number of people live alone (33.9%), which is well above the national average. One-parent families make up 15.0% of households, an increase of 4.9 percentage points since 2011.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.1% of homes. Rent is very affordable at a typical weekly cost of $200, and 42.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Most people rely on cars, and there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Interestingly, 4.6% of people commute via public transport, which is higher than the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 34.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the community.

Mining is the largest industry, employing 27.6% of the workforce, often in roles as machinery operators or technicians. While full-time employment is high, the unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is higher than the national average.

The area faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 10% of all areas for overall advantage, education, and job skills.

The region is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, very few have easy access to groceries or public transport.