4856, QLD

This is an aging community where the typical resident is 47, and people aged 65 and over make up 23.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has also risen since 2011 to reach 7.2%, a figure much higher than most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 74.4% of the population was born here. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though there is a notable Italian presence at 14.5%.

English is the main language for 78.1% of people, and the number of people using another language at home fell slightly since 2011 to 8.2%. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 53.6% of residents identify as Christians. Those with no religion make up 26.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%, though this group has grown since 2011.

Qualifications are among the lowest for this level, with only 5.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The rate of people completing Year 12 is 33.9%, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than typical areas; the usual weekly family income is $1,460, well below the national figure of $2,120. However, typical personal and household incomes have all risen since 2011.

The number of people needing help with daily activities rose significantly since 2011 to 7.8%, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition at 11.1%.

Unpaid care is common here, with 14.5% of people providing unpaid care, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, those caring for children unpaid fell to 21.1%, which is well below the national figure.

About 48.3% of households consist of couples with children, while one-parent families make up 15.8%, which is a little above the national figure. People per home is about the same as the national figure at 2.4.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, making up 98.5% of all homes. Home ownership is very high, with 47.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 35.7% of households owning two cars.

The community is relatively stable, with only 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in 2021.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 63.8%, although the proportion of adults working or looking for work fell by 15 points since 2011. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area ranks poorly in terms of overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10. It is particularly low in education and job skills, where it is smaller than about 90% of other areas.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. Most homes have no access to groceries, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.