Johnstone

The community is notably older than most, with 21.7% of people aged 65 and over. Residents are also more likely to be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (7.0%) and more likely to live in a de facto relationship than in other areas.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 10.7% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 82.8% of the community. Only 6.3% of residents use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland figure.

Half of the population identifies as Christian. While the number of people with no religion rose by 15 points since 2011, it remains well below the national average at 33.7%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion rose to 38.3% by 2021, though this remains far below the national figure.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,552. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, although this rose 6.6 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions affect 27.8% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 10.7%.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care (13.0%) or do extensive housework than people in other areas. Volunteers make up 14.4% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with an unemployment rate of 6.2% that is well below the national average. Year 12 completion (44.5%) is also well above the Australian figure.

Family life is typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home. About 26% of people live alone, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (96.3%) and high rates of outright ownership at 46.9%. Rent is much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $250.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Very few homes (2.8%) are without a motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also fell slightly since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 20.2% of workers. About 56.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

The area faces significant challenges, ranking low for overall advantage and education and job skills. There are 1,006 businesses operating in the region.

The climate is very wet and warm, with average minimum temperatures (19.6°C) and rainfall that are among the highest for similar areas.

The community is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.