Rockhampton Surrounds - North

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 18.9% of the population, a figure that has risen by nearly 6 percentage points since 2011.

This area is far less diverse than the rest of the country, with only 7.9% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has fallen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and very few residents speak little or no English.

About 48.8% of the community identifies as Christian. While 35.4% of residents report no religion, this is well below the national figure of 38.9%, though it has risen 13 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 41.6% of residents completing Year 12. This gap is far below the national average of 58.8%, although completion rates have risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,679, which is about the same as the state average. While personal incomes are a little below the national figure, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen significantly since 2011.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a much lower rate of mental health conditions (6.4%) and a lower proportion of people needing help with daily activities (4.1%).

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 17.8% of people pitching in. A higher-than-usual 26% of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up 2.7% of the population, and while their household income is a little above the national figure, their personal income is much lower than in most areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Families are often traditional, as 57.9% are couples with children and only 9.6% are one-parent families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (97.7%), and home ownership is very high, with 47.3% of homes owned outright. Renting is rare here, occurring in only 8.8% of households.

The community is almost entirely reliant on cars, as 0.7% of people use public transport and only 1.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

This is a very stable population; only 27.2% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is largely employed in agriculture, construction, and health care. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas, though they score lower for education and job skills.

The area receives 710mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, health services, or grocery stores.