Jondaryan

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. Jondaryan has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 9.3%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, German, and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

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

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 58.3% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Formal qualifications are lower than in most areas; only 8.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average. However, Year 12 completion has risen to 39.1% since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,357, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Additionally, 7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the national average.

The community has a strong link to the military, as 6.1% of people have served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common than average, though it has fallen since 2011.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. However, Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas at 32.2%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 18% of households, which is well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (94.7%), and 36.6% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $260, much lower than most areas.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 63.6% of workers driving to work and almost no one using public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

Residents are less likely to move than people elsewhere, with 33.7% having changed homes in the last five years, well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen sharply since 2011.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 64.7%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as manufacturing.

Jondaryan has an overall advantage score of 913, which is lower than about 84% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been very slow at 1.1%.

The area experiences an average annual rainfall of 562mm, which is well above the Queensland average. Summer temperatures are typically high, with an average maximum of 27.3 degrees.

Walking is impractical for most, as only 12.8% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents live far from groceries, health services, and public transport.