4854, QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is ageing, with a typical resident aged 43 and a significant rise in seniors since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (13.0%) than the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Italian, and Irish.

While 9.8% of people use a language other than English at home—which is higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%. Only 1.2% of residents speak little or no English.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011 to 31.9%, though this remains well below the national average.

Formal qualifications are low, with only 7.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Just 38.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the national average.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly family income of $1,518, well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, much lower than most other areas.

About 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas at 6.2%.

Volunteering is slightly more common here than the national average at 16.5%. Fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the state and national figures.

About 50% of households are couples with children, while 26.7% of people live alone. One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas.

Separate houses are very common, making up 89.7% of homes. Rent is well below the national average at $250 a week, and 39.8% of homes are owned outright.

Despite having no public transport stops, 9.1% of people commute by public transport, which is well above the national average. Most homes have at least one car, and 39.8% have two.

The area is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years (29.6%) compared to the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are much more common here than in similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 31% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.9%, and the unemployment rate is lower than average at 3.8%.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10. This is consistent with the low levels of formal education and job skills found in the community.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.9, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.