4825 crosses QLD/NT

This is a young area with a high proportion of children under 15 (23.4%) and very few seniors. People in de facto relationships (18.8%) are much more common here than in most other areas.

About 74.4% of residents were born in Australia, though 15.9% were born overseas. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 78.9% of people, though 11.0% use another language at home, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Religious patterns have shifted quickly, with those reporting no religion rising by 20 points since 2011 to reach 40.1%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.2%.

Education levels are well below the national figure, with only 48.6% of people finishing Year 12. However, those with degrees are more likely to be qualified in engineering or management.

Earnings are very high here; the typical family earns $2,603 a week, which is well above the state average. Over 20% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with a much lower rate of mental health conditions (5.4%) and long-term health issues (20.6%).

Unpaid childcare is very common (29.0%), while volunteering is lower than most areas. Very few people provide unpaid care for others.

Families are often larger, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 19.1% of the community, which is much higher than most other areas.

Renting is very common at 45.9%, far above the national average. Very few residents own their homes outright, and typical weekly rents are well below the state figure at $260.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Only 0.4% of people commute using public transport.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most areas.

Full-time employment is very high (73.5%), far above the national figure. The workforce is concentrated in mining (30.0%), health, and education.

Despite high incomes, the area scores low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to other regions.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.6. While most homes are near a park or school, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.