Kilkivan

Kilkivan is far older than the national average, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over. While the total population grew by 6% since 2011, the number of children under 15 fell by 4.4 percentage points in that time.

The community is predominantly Australian born, and only 9.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents, with only 2.1% using another language at home. This is among the lowest rates for any similar area.

About 39.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.6%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national average, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state figure, though it rose by 7.4 percentage points since 2011.

Incomes are well below the national average, with the typical weekly household earning $1,088. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest at this level.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas; 33.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.0% need help with daily activities. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is common, with 19.8% of people pitching in, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-usual rate of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 4.8% of the population, and the typical age for this group is 28, which is noticeably older than the state average. Unemployment is much higher for this group at 18.9%.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 29.0% of households consisting of one person. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.4% of all dwellings. A high 46.8% of homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rent is very low at $200.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and only 0.7% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the largest industry, employing 23.8% of the workforce. However, the rate of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

Overall advantage and education scores are very low, with the area ranking among the bottom 20% for both. There are 642 businesses operating in the region.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 775mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Average minimum temperatures are higher than in most similar areas.

Kilkivan is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4. Most homes are far from essential services, with no residents living within a 10-minute walk of public transport.