Malanda - Yungaburra

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 27.2% of residents aged 65 or over. This senior population has grown by 8.0 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.1%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 40.4% and 38.9% respectively.

English is the primary language for 87.2% of the community. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 42.1% of the population reports having no religion, which is slightly above the national figure. This group has grown significantly, rising 15 points since 2011.

Qualification levels are lower than most areas, with 17.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 7.5 points since 2011 to reach 45.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,296, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 13.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 29.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 10.3%.

This is a highly active community where 23.0% of people volunteer, far above the national average. Additionally, 13.7% of residents provide unpaid care, which is also higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up 4.7% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. The unemployment rate for this group is 5.5%, much lower than the national figure of 12.3%.

Families with couples and children make up 48.0% of households. About a quarter of all residents live alone, which is consistent with the national average.

Separate houses are very common here, making up 94.5% of all homes. A huge 48.9% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 59.0% of people driving to work and only 0.5% using public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, with 41.9% owning two.

The population is relatively stable, as only 34.4% of people moved in the last five years, well below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a key industry, employing 14.3% of the workforce. The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most other areas.

The area has a modest level of advantage, ranking 4 out of 10 compared to all other areas. There are 1,272 businesses operating across the region.

This is a high-rainfall area, averaging 1,745mm annually, which is far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also among the highest at this level.

The area is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.4. Very few residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries (22.9%) or health services (8.8%).