Granville

The population is far older than the state average, with 26.9% of residents aged 65 and over. The number of seniors has risen 8.4 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 5.6 points in the same period.

Granville is very traditional in its heritage, with 84.3% of people born in Australia. This is far below the national figure, and only 7.4% of residents were born overseas.

English is the primary language here, with 91.3% of people using it at home. This is far below the national average, and only 0.3% of residents speak little or no English.

About 42% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.3%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level; only 32.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Just 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,033, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest for this level of area.

Health challenges are common here, with 43.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 11.8% need help with daily activities, a rate well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 15.4% of people providing such support. The area also has a high number of former Defence Force members at 5.4%.

First Nations people make up 5.9% of the population, which is a little above the state average. Unemployment among this group is much higher than most areas at 19.0%.

Many people live alone, accounting for 29.3% of households. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas, at 17.6%.

Most people live in separate houses, and 43% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $240, much lower than the national figure of $375.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Only 0.3% of people commute using public transport, and just 4.7% work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job numbers are low, and the unemployment rate is 11.0%, which is well above the national average. Only 43.5% of adults are working or looking for work.

Granville is ranked among the most disadvantaged areas in the region, with an overall advantage score of 838, well below the national average of 1,000.

The area receives an average of 963mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Queensland average of 379mm.

Walkability is very low with a score of 2.3, meaning most residents rely on cars. While 61.7% can walk to groceries, no one is within a 15-minute walk of health services.