Chinchilla

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 making up 22.7% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.9% of the population, a figure that rose 3.4 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 8.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people speak little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 32.5% of residents report no religion. This last figure has risen significantly by 18 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

Qualification levels are much lower than most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 42.1%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,549, a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 9 points since 2011.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with 25.2% reporting one. Only 4.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 19.1% of people participating, although this is 10 points lower than in 2011.

The First Nations community is relatively large and young, with a typical age of 21. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 8.9%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 15.3% of the population, which is higher than in most areas.

Large homes are common, with 84.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in most areas at 37.8%, though typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $250.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Only 3.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest at this level, accounting for 31.2% of residents.

Full-time employment is much higher than the national average at 65.2%. Many people work in construction, agriculture, or retail, and the unemployment rate is very low at 3.4%.

The area ranks in the bottom 30% for overall advantage compared to other regions. It also scores low for education and job skills.

The climate is warm, with an average maximum temperature of 28 degrees. Annual rainfall is 617mm, which is far above the Queensland average.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4. Only 28.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.