Kingaroy Surrounds - South

The population is significantly older than the state and national average, with 22.1% of residents aged 65 or over. While the number of children under 15 has fallen slightly since 2011, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 4.1%.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 84.3% of people born in Australia. Overseas births are far below the national figure at just 6.4%, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, German, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. Only 1.6% of people use another language at home, and it is very rare to find someone who speaks little or no English here.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 34.8% report no religion. Although the number of people with no religion is lower than the national figure, it has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most similar areas, with only 40% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in a low school advantage score compared to other regions.

Typical weekly household income is $1,361, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 12.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 30.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Community spirit is high, with 19.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. There is also a strong history of service, as 3.9% of residents served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 20. While Year 12 completion is lower than the state average, the unemployment rate for this group is much lower at 7.9%.

Most homes are family-based, with 52.5% consisting of couples with children. People per home is 2.5, which is consistent with both Queensland and Australian averages.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, making up 99% of dwellings. A striking 45.9% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents of $250 are well below the national figure.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 99% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with zero stops and no active routes in the area.

The community is very stable, with only 28.9% of people moving in the last five years—far fewer than the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also low at 8.2%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 20.6% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 3.1%, and full-time employment is slightly above the national average.

The area has a lower overall advantage score than most regions, ranking 3 out of 10. This is linked to lower levels of formal education and job skills compared to other areas.

The local climate is warmer than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 26.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is 628mm, which is far above the Queensland average.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.4. Almost no one can walk to public transport, health services, or groceries within 15 minutes.