Millbank - Avoca

This is an older community where the typical resident is 48, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up nearly 32% of the population, a figure far above the state average, while children under 15 have fallen to 16.1%.

The area has a very low proportion of overseas-born residents at 10.9%, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 44.3% and 41.9% respectively.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.6%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.2% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 21 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 39% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical family earning $1,420. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average of 22.6%.

Health challenges are common here, as 42% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of arthritis and mental health issues, and 11.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.5% of people providing unpaid care. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.8% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This group is noticeably younger than the general population, with a typical age of 21.

The area has a high number of people living alone (31.1%) and one-parent families (19.2%), both of which are well above the national average. Most homes are small, with a typical size of 2.3 people.

Home ownership is strong, with 38.3% of houses owned outright, well above the national figure. Rents are much lower than average, with a typical weekly cost of $295.

Most people rely on cars, as only 0.5% commute by public transport. About 8.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, though 40.5% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.8% of the population.

While 60.7% of residents are employed full-time, the overall rate of people working or looking for work is far below the national average. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged at its level, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is consistent with the low typical incomes and lower levels of educational qualification.

The area is warmer than much of Queensland, with an average minimum temperature of 17.0 degrees. It also receives significantly more rainfall than the state average.

Most residents enjoy a very walkable environment for nature and transport, with 92.7% living within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to schools and health services on foot is far below the state average.