Clifton - Greenmount

The community is aging, with seniors making up 24.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown since 2011, and the area now has a First Nations population of 4.5%.

People from overseas make up only 7.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are primarily of English, Irish, or Scottish descent.

English is the dominant language, with 91.1% of people using it at home. Only 1.7% of residents use another language, a figure that is far below the national average.

Christianity remains common at 62.3%, though the number of people with no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to 28.5%. This figure is still far below the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a smaller number of people with higher qualifications than most similar areas, with only 12.5% holding a bachelor degree. While the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen since 2011, it remains far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,307, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, there has been a steady increase in earnings since 2011, including a rise in the number of households earning over $3,000 a week.

Residents face more health challenges than most, with 32.9% having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 7.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is much higher here than in most areas, with 19.7% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, as 13.4% of residents provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

The First Nations community is younger than the general population, with a typical age of 20. Unemployment among First Nations people is 14.6%, which is a little above the national figure.

Most households are couples with children (53%) or couples without children (34.5%). About 24% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.2% of all homes. Many residents have high security in their housing, with 41.4% owning their homes outright, far above the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, as almost no one uses public transport and only 2% of homes have no motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, which is consistent with the lack of public transport stops in the area.

Residents tend to stay put, with 33.8% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most other areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers for 21.5% of the workforce. Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, though fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

The area is moderately advantaged with 1,003 businesses, though its education and job skills score is lower than for 60% of similar areas. Overall, it sits slightly below the national average for general advantage.

The local climate features average maximum temperatures of 25.8°C, which is well below the Queensland average. Rainfall is also higher than the state figure, averaging 684mm annually.

The area is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.0. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.