Kilcoy

The community is older than most, with the typical age at 44 and a significant increase in people aged 65 and over since 2011. Meanwhile, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 16.9%.

While 69.9% of residents were born in Australia, there has been a rise in the overseas-born population to 18.8%. Filipino ancestry is notably present, making up 9.4% of the community.

English is the main language for 77.9% of people, but those using another language at home rose to 11.8% since 2011. This trend is consistent with the increase in overseas births.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion now make up 35.7%. This latter group has grown by 16 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, more people have completed Year 12 since 2011, rising to 40.5%.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than the national figure at $1,334. Only 13.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this is an increase from 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 29.8% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 11.4%.

The area has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most places. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in the rest of the state.

First Nations people in Kilcoy are typically older than those in the state, with a median age of 28. About 47.1% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 51.6% having children. About 23.7% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national average.

Detached houses are the norm for 97.5% of residents, and 40.1% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere in Queensland.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 60.1% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport. Very few homes (2.2%) are without a motor vehicle.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 34% of the population, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen since 2011.

Manufacturing is the biggest employer at 23.6%, followed by agriculture and forestry. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. However, the population has continued to grow, rising by 6% since 2021.

Kilcoy receives far more rain than the Queensland average, with 916mm annually. It also experiences lower average minimum temperatures than the state average.

The area is very car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 1.3. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, schools or groceries.