Millmerran

Millmerran is much older than most similar areas, and the proportion of people aged 65 and over has risen to 22.4% since 2011. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population also grew to 5.9%, which is a little above the Queensland figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.8%, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 83.4% of the community. Only 7.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation remains common, with 59.8% of people identifying as Christian. However, the number of people reporting no religion rose by 15 points since 2011 to reach 26.8%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 34.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,200, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 33.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities have also risen to 8.8%, which is well above the national average.

Volunteering is more common than in most areas, though the rate fell to 17.8% since 2011. Unpaid care for children is much lower than the national average.

First Nations residents face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 26.0% and a Year 12 completion rate of 19.8%, which are both far above or below the national figures.

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 28.9% of households. Family sizes are typical, with 2.4 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.1% of all dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 43.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 39.2% of households own two cars.

The community is relatively stable, as the percentage of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most areas. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far more common than the national average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 35.2% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.4%.

Millmerran ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10. It is particularly low for education and job skills compared to other areas.

The local climate is warmer than the Queensland average, with a typical maximum temperature of 27.0 degrees. Annual rainfall is well above the state average at 598mm.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 1.9, meaning residents are highly dependent on cars. Only 27.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.