Tablelands (East) - Kuranda

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 24.6% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 9.7% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure of 4.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia (74.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (15.1%) than the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 82.4% of residents. Only 7.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 39.6% of people report having no religion, which is consistent with the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.8%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 42.9% of residents completing Year 12. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 13.8%, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,217 a week. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this rose 8.0 points since 2011.

About 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.4% of residents, similar to the state average.

Volunteering is much higher here than in most areas, at 18.2%. A higher-than-usual 12.8% of people provide unpaid care, and 4.4% have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is large, with 4,176 people. However, they face significant disadvantage, with a much higher unemployment rate of 18.3% and a typical personal income of $470, which is well below the national figure.

Single-person homes are more common than usual at 28.2%, and one-parent families make up 16.9% of households. The typical home has 2.4 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 42.3% of homes owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $270.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 60.7% of people drive to work and there are zero public transport stops. Only 10.7% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here (52.3%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include health care, agriculture, and retail.

The population grew by 5.4% since 2021, which is a slower pace than the Queensland average of 8.7%.

The area receives 885mm of annual rainfall, far above the Queensland average of 379mm. Minimum temperatures are among the highest for similar areas at 17.0 degrees.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0. Only 26.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, far below the state average of 59.1%.