Gowrie

The community is young, with 26.1% of people under 15—a figure well above the national average. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 10.8%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Gowrie has a very strong Australian identity, with 89.7% of people born here. Only 6.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 94.7% using it at home. Only 1.9% use another language, a rate far below the national average.

While 57% of residents identify as Christian, the number of people with no religion has risen significantly to 36.9% since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with 51.4% of residents completing Year 12. However, this has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,004 per week. This has increased by $604 since 2011.

Residents are slightly less likely to need help with daily activities than most areas, with a rate of 4.7%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 36.2% of people caring for children—well above the national average. A slightly higher number of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 5.1% of the population. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 48.8%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.4% of families.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.4%), and 96.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 10.7%.

Car dependence is extremely high, with 99% of homes owning a vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes serving the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Employment rates are very strong, with 71.1% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 63.6%.

The area is highly rated for access to money and resources, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been much higher than the state average.

The climate is characterised by higher annual rainfall than the state average, while average maximum temperatures are well below the Queensland figure.

Gowrie is highly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Almost no residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.