4892, QLD

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 76.8% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is notably young, with 23.4% of people under 15 and only 6.8% aged 65 or over.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 86.7% born here, and the number of people born overseas is among the lowest at this level at 3.3%.

Language diversity is very high, with 39.1% of people using another language at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Those who speak little or no English have also risen to 4.6% since 2016.

Religious affiliation is higher than usual, with 55.4% identifying as Christian and only 27.0% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest at this level, with only 23.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 5.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Financial hardship is common, as the typical weekly family income of $884 is far below the national figure of $2,120. Just 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported far less often here than nationally, with only 14.8% of people having a long-term condition and 2.1% having a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 33.8% of people caring for children, though the number of volunteers fell to 6.8% by 2021.

Homes are typically large, with an average of 3.4 people per household. One-parent families are very common, making up 32.6% of the community.

Renters dominate the market at 78.0%, and typical weekly rent is very low at $120. Very few people own their homes outright, at just 7.8%.

Car dependency is high, yet 45.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure of 7.4%. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

While few people moved in the last five years (23.9%), there has been a rise in recent arrivals from overseas, now making up 25.7% of the population.

Job prospects are difficult, with a high unemployment rate of 22.8%. Among those working, the largest employer is public administration and safety at 27.6%.

The area faces severe disadvantage, ranking in the lowest 10% for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7. While 72.8% of homes are near a school, very few are within a 15-minute walk of parks or groceries.