Westcourt - Bungalow

The area has a very strong First Nations presence, with 15.6% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It is slightly older than the national average, and there are far fewer children under 15 than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 27.5% of the community, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 21.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, and the number of people who speak little or no English is also much higher than in most areas.

About 37% of residents have no religion, which is a little below the national figure. This figure has risen sharply by 15 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 15.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 now than in 2011.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,154 a week. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, one of the lowest rates for its level.

More people here need help with daily activities than in most other areas, at 8.4%. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Community participation is low, with far fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care compared to the state average. Interestingly, the rate of former Defence Force members is much higher than in most areas.

The First Nations community is large and speaks a traditional language at a rate of 27%, which is far above the national figure. However, this group faces significant hardship, with a much higher unemployment rate of 19.9%.

Homes are typically small, with just 2.0 people per home. There is a very high number of one-parent families and people living alone compared to the rest of the country.

Renting is very common here, with 57.4% of households renting, far above the national average. Most homes are small, with only 34.2% having three or more bedrooms.

Many residents do not have a car, with 17.9% of homes owning no vehicle. While public transport use is low, the area is well-served by a high number of weekly bus departures.

The population is quite mobile, as 47.8% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much larger share of the community than in most areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and the unemployment rate of 8.3% is among the highest for its level.

The area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10. This is consistent with the low levels of typical income and job skills found across the community.

The climate is very wet and warm, with annual rainfall of 2,331mm, which is far above the Queensland average.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 6.3. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.