Tablelands

The population is older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 43. There are far fewer children under 15 compared to the national figure, and the number of people aged 65 and over has risen to 17.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state and nation. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, with smaller groups of Irish, Italian, and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language here, and the area has far fewer people using another language at home than the national average. Those who speak little or no English make up only 0.7% of the population.

About 38% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.9% of the community, which is well below the national figure, although this group has grown by 10 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 33.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,171, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. High-income earners are also much rarer here than in most other areas.

Residents report long-term health conditions and mental health conditions at rates much lower than most other areas. Only 4.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Community participation is lower than in most areas, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care. Only 16.6% of people care for children unpaid, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a large First Nations population, though they face significant challenges; Year 12 completion is among the lowest at 15.8%, and typical personal income is much lower than in most areas.

A higher number of people live alone compared to the national average, reaching 29.4%. Most households consist of couples, with 51.2% having children.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 92.8% of homes being separate dwellings. A large 44.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure, and typical weekly rent is much lower than elsewhere.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 0 public transport stops and very few people commuting by bus. While 18.9% of people work from home, most rely on a car to get to work.

The community is very stable, with among the lowest rates of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.8% of the population.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the primary industry, employing 30.1% of the workforce. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average.

The area is ranked low for overall advantage, with a score of 2 out of 10. This is consistent with the low levels of access to money, resources, and job skills compared to other areas.

The region is warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 33.5°C. It also receives far more annual rainfall than the Queensland average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.