Warwick

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 24.9% of the population, a figure well above the national average, while First Nations people represent 7.5% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 8.6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The strongest ancestral ties are to Australia and England, each accounting for around 42% of the population.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religion remains common here, with 57.6% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 32.2%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the lowest at this level, sitting at $1,117, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average of 27.7%.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most other areas, at 17%. Unpaid care is also more common, with 13.3% of people providing support to others.

The First Nations community is relatively large, with 1,165 people. This group is noticeably younger than the wider population, with a typical age of 19.

Single-parent families make up 19.7% of households, which is well above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 31.6% of people live alone.

Housing is mostly dominated by separate houses and those owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $265.

The town is almost entirely car-dependent, as only 0.2% of people use public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops recorded for the area.

About 40.3% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 14.5%.

A smaller proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 53.4%. Common industries for local workers include health care, retail, and manufacturing.

Warwick ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other areas at this level. Its population has grown by 2.8% since 2021, which is well below the Queensland rate of 8.7%.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 10.5 degrees. Annual rainfall is far above the Queensland average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.3. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few are near public transport.