4895, QLD

The area has a very high proportion of First Nations people, though this fell 3.8 points since 2011. It is younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 40 and a high number of de facto relationships at 22.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the number of people born overseas is far below the national average at 9.9%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 22% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the Queensland average. This figure fell 7.6 points since 2011, though only 1% of the community speak little or no English.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 32.4% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure, despite rising 12 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 36.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.2% holding a bachelor degree. There is, however, a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical incomes are far below the national figures, with the usual household earning $1,028 per week. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents report long-term health conditions and mental health conditions at rates well below the national average. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.

The community has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 4.0%. Participation in unpaid care and housework is lower than in most other areas.

One-parent families are very common here at 24.8%, which is far above the national figure. A third of households consist of just one person, and this has risen since 2011.

Renters make up 44.1% of the community, and the typical weekly rent of $140 is among the lowest in the country. Most homes are separate houses, but only 51.1% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 11.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

While 60.5% of the workforce is employed full-time, the overall unemployment rate is 10%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.

The area ranks among the most disadvantaged in the country, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is consistent with the low typical incomes and lower educational qualifications seen across the community.

The community is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.8. Most homes are far from public transport and health services, and only 23.6% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' environment.