Miles - Wandoan

The typical resident is 38, and the population is slightly younger than in 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure, and this group has grown by 3.8 percentage points since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 8.2% of people born overseas—far below the national average. However, this figure has risen by 3.2 percentage points since 2011, with most residents claiming Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 82% of residents. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure, though this has increased since 2011.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 55.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 27.8% of the population, a figure that is far below the national average but has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 43.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure, and only 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,334, which is well below the national figure. While the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen since 2011, it remains much lower than in most other areas.

Health outcomes are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Asthma and arthritis are the most common reported issues.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 23.2% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. This strong community spirit exists alongside a decline in the number of people providing unpaid childcare and housework since 2011.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 20. While their unemployment rate is well below the national figure, only 1% of First Nations people in the area speak a traditional language.

About 30.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. One-parent families also make up a higher share of households than usual, rising 6.4 percentage points since 2011.

Most people live in separate houses, and 34.3% own their home outright. Renting is more common than in most areas, though the typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 0 public transport stops and 0 routes. Despite this, 18.5% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the Queensland average.

A striking 34% of recent arrivals have come from overseas, which is far above the national figure. Overall, 38.9% of the population has moved house in the last five years.

Employment is very strong, with 67.9% of people working full-time—well above the national average. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ nearly 30% of the workforce.

The region has a low overall advantage score of 3, sitting below 70% of similar areas. This reflects lower levels of job skills and access to resources compared to other parts of the state.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 28.4°C and an average annual rainfall of 603mm, which is well above the Queensland average.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or groceries compared to the state average.