The Range - Allenstown

About 6.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 38, and the population is slightly older than the state and national averages.

The area is much less diverse than most, with only 12.7% of people born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 7.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below the Australian figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; 55.9% of people identify as Christians, and the share of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is also home to a large number of schools, with six institutions serving the local children.

Typical family weekly incomes are $2,263, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Higher earners are also more common here, with 13.7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas, as 31.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 11.0%.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 18.1% of people pitching in, although this is a few percentage points lower than it was in 2011.

First Nations residents face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 16.8% which is well above the national figure. However, Year 12 completion is well above the Australian average.

Living arrangements vary, with a much higher share of people living alone (33.5%) and one-parent families (17.7%) compared to most other areas.

Rent is much lower here than the state or national figures, with a typical weekly rent of $280. Most people live in separate houses, though few homes have three or more bedrooms compared to other areas.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Very few people work from home (6.2%), far below the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher share of the population than in most areas.

Full-time employment is more common here than in the state and nation. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly within health care and social assistance.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to other regions, though its population growth since 2021 has been well below the Queensland average.

The local climate is warmer than the state average, with a typical minimum temperature of 17.8 degrees and annual rainfall far above the Queensland figure.

The area is very walkable for daily needs, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service, though public transport is non-existent.