4891, QLD

The area is far older than most, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. It has a strong Indigenous presence, as 13.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the Queensland figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces (13.8%) are far fewer than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 82.3% of the community. This means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the rest of Australia, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

The community is split almost evenly between Christians (42.1%) and those with no religion (41.7%). The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen by 20 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 24% of residents completing Year 12. Only 8.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the 26.3% seen across Australia.

Typical weekly personal income is $640, which is well below the national figure of $805. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the Queensland average.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than in the state, affecting 30.8% of people. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most other areas.

The area has a higher rate of Defence Force veterans (5.2%) than the national average. Very few people provide unpaid care for children or housework, consistent with the small number of children in the area.

Living alone is very common, with 45.8% of people in single-person homes, far above the national figure. Because of this, the typical home has only 1.8 people.

Homes are more likely to be owned outright here (47%) than in the rest of the state. While typical rents are far below the national average, three-bedroom homes are very rare compared to other areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to get to work. This is reflected in the lack of any public transport stops or routes in the area.

About a third of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.4% of the population.

Adults working or looking for work are much fewer than in most areas. Those who are employed often work as labourers or in accommodation and food services.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the region, scoring at the lowest possible level for overall advantage, job skills, and access to resources.

Most homes are car-dependent, with only 33% having a 15-minute-city walkshed. While groceries are relatively accessible, health services and parks are far less reachable on foot than in the rest of Queensland.