4886, QLD

The community is significantly older than the state average, with 24.7% of people aged 65 and over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 5.1%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 12.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry after Australian at 32.8%.

English is the dominant language, with 81.8% speaking it only. Very few people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 42.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.7%, a figure that has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.1% of residents completing Year 12. Just 11.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are very low here; the typical weekly personal income is $528. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.8% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.6%, similar to the state average.

This is a generous community where 21.2% of people volunteer, well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.5% of people providing unpaid support.

People are more likely to live alone here than in other areas, with 31.7% in single-person homes. Consequently, the typical home is smaller, with just 2.2 people per household.

Home ownership is very high, as 50.3% of homes are owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $230 is far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 98% of homes owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area, and only 1.1% of people use public transport to commute.

The population is quite stable, as only 30.5% of people moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply to just 2.5% since 2011.

Working or looking for work is less common here than elsewhere, at 49.9%. The local workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 25.9% of residents.

The area faces significant economic challenges, with an overall advantage score of 925, which is smaller than about 78% of similar areas.

Postcode 4886 is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. Most residents live far from health services and groceries, and 0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.