Rockhampton City

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 11.3% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. The community is ageing, as the typical resident is 41 and the proportion of children under 15 is much lower than in most other areas.

Most people here were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 10.0% of the population, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, appearing in about 38% of residents each.

English is the primary language for 83.9% of the community. Only 5.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.

About 40.1% of residents report having no religion, which is a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.0%.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 38.4% of residents completed Year 12, though this is an improvement of 9.7 points since 2011.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical household earning $1,061 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.0% have a mental health condition, both figures being well above the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.9% of people volunteering. This lower rate is also seen in unpaid housework and childcare, both of which fell since 2011.

First Nations residents face significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 24.6% that is far above the national figure. Typical personal income for this group is also much lower than in most other areas.

Living arrangements are unusual compared to the rest of the country, with 40.9% of people living alone and 34.2% of families being one-parent households, both figures far above the national average.

Renters make up a high proportion of the community at 43.9%, while typical weekly rents of $250 are well below the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, though they tend to have fewer bedrooms than usual.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.3% of workers driving to work and no public transport stops or routes recorded. About 12.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively mobile, with 42.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 21.4% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

Unemployment is very high at 12.1%, well above the national figure. While full-time employment is slightly higher than average, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources. Population growth has also fallen, with a recent decline of 1.6%.

The climate is warm and wet, with an average maximum temperature of 29.2 degrees and annual rainfall of 682mm, which is far above the Queensland average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.3 and a high number of amenities within a 15-minute walk. Most homes are within easy walking distance of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.