Eimeo - Rural View

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up 24.4% of the population. It is also more diverse in its First Nations population, which rose to 6.2% in 2021.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.5%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, totaling nearly 78%.

English is the primary language for 85.6% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

About 43.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 20 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.6%.

While 53.8% of residents finished Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, and commerce.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,489. Nearly 29% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (21.8%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

A high number of people provide unpaid care for children (33.5%), which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are a little below the state average.

The First Nations community is relatively large and does better than most, with an unemployment rate of 7.4% and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (62.1%), and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by detached houses (92%), and 93.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in the state average, at 35.5%.

Car use is essential, as only 1.6% of people use public transport and very few homes lack a vehicle. Working from home is far less common here than across Australia.

The area has seen significant movement, with 48.6% of people moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent overseas arrivals fell sharply since 2011.

Job activity is very strong, with a much higher proportion of adults working or looking for work (70.9%) and a low unemployment rate of 3.5%. Many residents work in health, mining, and retail.

The area is relatively advantaged, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas for access to money and resources. It has also seen strong population growth since 2021.

The local climate is very wet, with average annual rainfall far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also a little higher than the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While nearly all homes are near a park, few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.