4820, QLD

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Around 20.7% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, a proportion that has risen by 5.7 points since 2011.

This area is far less diverse than the rest of the country, with only 6.1% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian (42.2%) or English (36.5%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for nearly 85% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population identifies as Christian. While 33.5% of residents have no religion, this is well below the national figure, though it has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 37.3% of people completing Year 12. Just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the Australian average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,341, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, typical personal incomes have risen by $182 since 2011.

About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.2%, similar to the state and national averages.

Volunteer rates are 16.3%, slightly above the national figure. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care for children has fallen by 6.4 points since 2011.

One-parent families make up 19.6% of the area, which is much higher than most other regions. There are also more people living alone (29.7%) compared to the national average.

Detached houses are very common here, making up 87.8% of all homes. Typical weekly rent is just $220, far below the national figure of $375.

Car dependence is extremely high, as 60.2% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops in the area. Only 8.9% of people work from home.

Movement is relatively low, with 34.5% of people having moved in the last five years, well below the national average. Interestingly, 16.5% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is high at 64.1%, well above the national figure. Common industries include education and training, health care, and mining.

The region faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 20% for overall advantage, education, and access to money and resources.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the state average. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.