Abergowrie

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. There is also a significant First Nations presence, making up 10.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.

While 11.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still far below the national figure. English remains the dominant language for 81% of the community.

Religious affiliation is very high here, with 75.7% of people identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the rest of Queensland and Australia.

Qualification levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Certificate III and IV are the most common qualifications.

The typical personal weekly income of $814 is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state and national averages.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and a lower need for help with daily activities than most other areas. Mental health conditions are also much lower than the national average.

Volunteer rates are well above the state and national figures at 18%. Conversely, the proportion of people providing unpaid childcare or housework is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 14. A huge 59.4% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national average, though personal incomes are among the lowest recorded.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most other areas. This contributes to a smaller typical household size of 2.1 people, which is a little below the national figure.

Every single home in Abergowrie is a separate house. Many residents have high security in their housing, with 47.1% owning their home outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Every single household has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job security is high, with a 0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate that is far above the national average. Many residents work as managers or in agriculture.

Abergowrie is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.