Longreach

The typical resident is now 40, which is a little older than the national figure. While the proportion of children has fallen since 2011, the number of seniors has risen to 17.7%.

This is a community with deep local roots, as the proportion of people born overseas is among the lowest for its level at 7.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 84.2% of the population. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 56.7%. While the number of people reporting no religion has risen since 2011, it is still far below the national figure.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.2%, which is far below the national average. Year 12 completion has risen since 2011 but remains well below the state and national figures.

Typical personal weekly income is $938, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is a little below the national average, and the proportion of high-earning households is lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the state. About 7.7% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

Local residents are exceptionally active in their community, with 26.9% volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Fewer people provide unpaid care or housework compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 6.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This group is noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 20.

A large number of people live alone, at 32.7%, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the average home has fewer people than usual.

Detached houses are very common here, making up 88.2% of dwellings. Rents are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Over 45% of homes have two or more motor vehicles.

While 38.2% of people moved in the last five years, recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Job security is high, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% which is well below the national figure. Full-time employment is far above the national average, with many working in agriculture, health or public administration.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking in the middle compared to other areas. Population growth since 2021 has been much lower than the state average.

Longreach is characterized by hot and dry conditions, with an average maximum temperature of 33.1°C and some of the lowest annual rainfall in the region.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score well below the state average. However, residents have good access to health services within a 15-minute walk.