Kanimbla - Mooroobool

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is slightly older than the Queensland average, with a typical resident aged 40.

People born overseas make up 25.7% of the community, a figure that rose 5.6 percentage points since 2011. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a notable presence of Irish, Scottish, and Italian heritage.

Multiculturalism is evident here, as 22.1% of people use a language other than English at home, up 7.1 percentage points since 2011. Consequently, the share of people who speak little or no English is a little above the state average.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 47.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.7%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 41.2%, although this group grew by 16 percentage points since 2011.

About 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is around the middle for its level at 56.9%.

Income levels are generally in line with the state, with a typical weekly household earning $1,713. This is an increase of $424 since 2011, and the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 12 percentage points in that time.

While long-term health conditions are well below the national average, 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 16.0% of people pitching in. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 3.8% of residents having served.

The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, and 23.6% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure. Education outcomes are also strong, with Year 12 completion at 49.7%, far above the national average.

Families with children are common, and one-parent families are much more frequent here than in most other areas. This helps explain why the typical home holds 2.6 people, slightly more than the national average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 83.0% of homes being separate dwellings. These homes are typically large, as 83.0% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Car travel is the primary way to get around, with 59.8% of workers driving and very few using public transport. This is consistent with the low number of public transport departures compared to the state average.

The community is relatively stable, with 38.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the Queensland figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Health care and social assistance are the biggest employers. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area's overall advantage score of 960 is lower than about 65% of similar areas. Population growth has also slowed, rising by 2.9%, which is well below the state average of 8.7%.

The setting is defined by high humidity and rain, with annual rainfall of 2,331mm and minimum temperatures that are well above the Queensland average.

Most residents can easily walk to a park or school, but far fewer can reach groceries or health services within 15 minutes compared to the state average.