Cranbrook

The area has a significant First Nations population at 10.6%, which is well above the Queensland average. It is an ageing community where the typical resident is now 40 and 20.2% are seniors, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.1%), and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people than most similar regions. However, the number of people born overseas has risen to 18.1% since 2011.

English is the main language for 81.6% of the community, though the use of other languages at home has risen to 12.5%. A small number of residents speak little or no English, which is about the same as the state average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.7% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure, though it has risen sharply since 2011.

About 18% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Year 12 completion has improved since 2011 and now stands at 51.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,400, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 14.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a standing that is lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition, well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 7.4% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Caring for others is a notable part of local life, with 13% of people providing unpaid care. There is also a strong connection to the military, as 6.1% of residents served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with 622 residents. This group is noticeably younger than the general population, and 11.7% speak a First Nations language.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 21.7% of households. Additionally, 28.8% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (81.5%), many of which have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $293.

Most people drive to work, and 9.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas. Very few people work from home, at just 5.0%.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average. However, the number of people moving into the area has fallen slightly since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, the area's largest employment sector at 17.8%.

Cranbrook ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 3 out of 10. This is consistent with its lower-than-average access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is very wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,225mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Temperatures are typically high, with a minimum average of 20.6°C.

This is a very walkable community, with a score of 7.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health service.