Emu Park

The population is notably older than most areas, with 27.8% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen since 2011. First Nations people make up 6.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.8% born here and only 10.3% born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home, among the lowest rates in the country.

About half of residents identify as Christian, while 38.9% report no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.9% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,203 and only 12.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.8% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.4% providing unpaid care and 24% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly.

There are 387 First Nations people in the area, and they have a higher Year 12 completion rate (44.1%) than the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes tend to be smaller with 2.3 people per dwelling, though there is a much higher rate of one-parent families (17.7%) compared to most areas.

Home ownership is very strong, with 41.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most people live in separate houses, and 79.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 66.2% of workers driving to work and very few people using public transport.

Movement into the area is high, with 44.9% of residents having moved here in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

Only 48% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%, and the unemployment rate is 5.9%.

Overall advantage is low, scoring a 2 out of 10 compared to all areas, which is consistent with the lower typical incomes and education levels found here.

The area receives 874mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average, and it experiences relatively high minimum temperatures.

Walkability is very low, with a score of 1.5, meaning the area is car-dependent; no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.