4890, QLD

The community is far younger than the national figure, with 26.3% of people being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 55.4% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

About 43.1% of the population is Christian, while 42.2% report having no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen sharply by 29 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 31.6% of residents completing Year 12. Only 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this has increased slightly since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,698, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. While typical personal income is $766, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose to 18.5% since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 21.2% having a long-term health condition. Very few people report needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is common at 24.5%, though the number of people doing significant housework is well below the national average. About 14% of the community are volunteers.

Households tend to be larger than usual, averaging 3.0 people. One-parent families are very common at 33.4%, a figure that has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, with 63.2% of households renting. Typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $170, and most people live in separate houses.

Public transport is not used for commuting and there are no stops in the area. While 51.1% of workers drive to work, 13% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area has seen a decline in movement, with 34.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas fell to 11.5% from a much higher level in 2011.

A high 70.4% of the workforce is employed full-time, yet the unemployment rate is 9.0%, which is well above the national figure. Many people work in education, public administration, and agriculture.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage and access to resources, scoring a 1 out of 10 for both economy and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools. However, there is no access to public transport within a short walk.