Lockyer Valley - East

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, and the number of seniors has risen by 4.7 percentage points since 2011. There is also a strong First Nations presence at 6.0%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

This is a community with deep local roots, as the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure and has barely changed since 2011.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home, which is far below the Queensland and national figures.

Religious affiliation is shifting, with the number of people reporting no religion rising by 21 percentage points since 2011 to reach 40.7%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.4% completing Year 12, though the latter has risen 9.0 percentage points since 2011.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly family income of $1,622 and a personal income of $627, both of which are well below the national figures.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.3% of people living with a long-term health condition and 12.9% reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much higher than in most areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in most similar areas, though it faces a higher unemployment rate of 17.3% and a lower Year 12 completion rate of 34.8%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per dwelling, and there is a higher than usual proportion of one-parent families at 17.5%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.8% of all homes, and 86.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

The community is highly car-dependent, with 97.7% of homes owning a motor vehicle and only 0.4% of people commuting by public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with recent overseas arrivals at 5.9%, which is well below the national figure.

About 54.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure, while the unemployment rate of 6.6% is slightly above the national average.

The area has a low overall advantage score of 2, reflecting significant challenges in education and job skills compared to most other areas.

The region receives high rainfall compared to the state average, while the average minimum temperature is higher than in most other areas.

The environment is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4 and far fewer amenities within a 15-minute walk than the Queensland average.