Locksley

The community is far older than the state or national average, though 20.6% of residents are children, which is a little above the national figure. About 3.1% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.4%, which is far below the state and national figures. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national and state averages for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 43.5% identifying as Christian and 41.2% reporting no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. Over half of the residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $2,650 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate much higher than most areas.

While 20.6% of people have a long-term health condition—well below the national average—a much higher than usual 9.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common at 24.3%, far above the national figure. There is also a higher than average rate of people providing unpaid care and those who have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are few in number, with a typical age of 77, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Personal and household incomes for this group are lower than most areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples without children make up nearly half of all households, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in Locksley is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 65.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 32.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, as only 27.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area, and full-time work is more common than in most similar places. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as health and construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, though some residents can walk to a park.