4830, QLD

The community is very young, with children under 15 making up 28.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here at 5.2% compared to 17.2% across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.0% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 89.9% of the area, and those using another language at home are well below the Queensland average.

People with no religion make up 45.3% of the community, a figure that rose by 29 points since 2011 and is now well above the national average.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 23.1% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the country, with the usual weekly family income being $967, which is far below the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are reported far less often here than in the rest of the state, with only 13.6% of people affected.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 34.5% of people caring for children, though volunteering is among the lowest at this level.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.7 people per dwelling, and one-parent families are well above the national average at 23.1%.

Rental properties are very common at 76.5%, which is far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $123.

Many homes lack a car, with 29.3% having no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average. This is reflected in the fact that 36.3% of people walk to work.

While few people have moved recently, recent arrivals from overseas make up 43.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 11.8%, which is well above the national average, though full-time employment has risen since 2011.

The area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring the lowest possible mark for access to money and job skills.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, though the overall walkability score is low because the area is mostly car-dependent.