4872, QLD

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 49 and a senior population that is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.2% of the community, which is well above the Australian average, though this figure fell 1.9 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English. About 13.9% of people were born overseas, a figure that has remained steady since 2011 but is far below the national average.

English is the main language for 80.7% of the community. While 7.9% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national figure.

About half of the residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.5% of the community, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011 but remains well below the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 38.7% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,253. However, there has been a bit of growth, as the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 8.5 points since 2011.

The community reports fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with only 25.7% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also much lower here at 6.3%, compared to the national figure of 8.8%.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 17.8% of people participating. Unpaid housework is also more frequent than in most areas, while fewer people provide unpaid care for children.

Family sizes are about the same as the national average, with 2.4 people per home. One-parent families make up 14% of households, and 27.5% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 90.2% of all homes. A very high 46.5% of homes are owned outright, far exceeding the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 17.9% of the workforce works from home, and 53.7% of workers drive themselves to work.

Movement into the area has increased, with recent arrivals from overseas rising 9.5 points since 2011 to 15.4%. However, 31.9% of the population moving in the last five years is well below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the biggest industry, employing 32% of the workforce. While full-time employment is a little above the national average, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas.

The area ranks lower than most in terms of overall advantage and access to money and resources. It also scores lower than most for education and job skills.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.