Walkerston - Eton

The area is notably family-friendly, with children under 15 making up 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 38, while the proportion of seniors is a little below the national figure.

This is a very traditional community where 84.4% of people were born in Australia. The number of people born overseas is among the lowest at this level and is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.9% of residents using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and among the lowest proportions recorded for areas of this type.

Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 58.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.6% of the community, a figure that is well below the national average despite rising by 15 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 40.8%.

Typical incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical household earning $2,105 a week. This prosperity is reflected in the 25.3% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state average.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in similar areas. The proportion of people with a long-term health condition (24.8%) and those with a mental health condition (6.6%) are both well below the national figure.

Family life is a central focus here, as the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also much more common than in most other areas.

First Nations people in the area enjoy a much lower unemployment rate (3.4%) and higher household incomes ($2,222) than those in most other similar areas. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.8% of all families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 86.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than elsewhere, with only 17.1% of households renting their home.

Car dependence is very high, with only 1.0% of people commuting by public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 41.1% of households own at least two cars.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below average.

Employment is strong, with a full-time work rate of 65.1% that is well above the national figure. The local economy is driven by mining, health care, and manufacturing, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.5%.

While the community has high access to money and resources, it ranks very low for education and job skills. Overall, it is about as advantaged as the average Australian area.

The region is very wet and warm, with an average annual rainfall of 1,297mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also among the highest at this level.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from essential services, with only 15.5% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.