4816, QLD

The area has a strong Indigenous presence at 24.6%, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The population is noticeably older, with a typical age of 44 and a growing number of seniors, who now make up 19.5% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.2% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

People using a language other than English at home rose to 11.6% since 2011, though this remains far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people speak little or no English.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 32.3% report no religion. This last figure is well below the national average of 38.9%, although it has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual family earning $1,521 compared to the Australian typical of $2,120. Weekly personal income for the typical resident is $621.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 26.8% of people, which is a little below the national average. Mental health conditions affect 7.4% of the population.

Service in the Defence Force is more common here than in most areas, at 5.9%. However, the proportion of people who volunteer is much lower than in most similar areas.

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.7% of households.

Detached houses are the norm here at 94.9%, far above the national average. While 38.2% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at just $150.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0 public transport stops and 0 routes. Only 1.2% of people use public transport to get to work, and 9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also well below the national average.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 63.5%, yet the total number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average.

This area ranks as one of the most disadvantaged in the region, scoring a 1 out of 10 for access to money and resources.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.