Walkervale - Avenell Heights

The area is noticeably older than most, with a typical age of 42 and a high proportion of seniors. It also has a First Nations population of 6.9%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, and it is far less diverse than the rest of the country. Only 9.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.6% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. This figure has risen significantly by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest in the region, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 37.7%.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,117 a week. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is among the lowest for its level.

Health challenges are common here, as 39% of residents have a long-term health condition. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is also among the highest at 11.1%.

Unpaid care is a notable feature, with 14.4% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than most areas. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 12.7%.

There is a significant First Nations community of 762 people, though they face challenges with a 19.9% unemployment rate and lower typical personal incomes.

One-parent families are very common at 23.2%, well above the national figure. People living alone are also more numerous than usual, making up 30% of households.

Most people live in separate houses, and 36.2% own their home outright, which is well above the state average. Rents and mortgage payments are much lower than the national typical figures.

The area relies heavily on cars, with only 0.3% of people commuting by public transport. Very few people work from home at 3.4%, far below the national average.

Movement into the area has slowed, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years falling to 37.2% since 2011.

The local workforce is smaller than in other areas, with only 50.8% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is also higher than usual at 8.2%.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged in the region, scoring very low for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The climate is warm and wet, with an average maximum temperature that is much higher than most areas and annual rainfall far above the Queensland average.

The neighborhood is quite walkable, with 95.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, access to health services is poor, with only 19.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.