Abington

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, and there is a very small Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

People born overseas make up 15% of the population, though this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by nearly 90% of residents. No one in the community speaks a language other than English, which is far below the national figure.

About 41.7% of people report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the Queensland average. The remainder are primarily Christian.

Educational qualifications are lower than most similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree. Most adults have a Certificate III or IV, and only 36.2% finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are far below the national average, with the usual household earning $924 a week. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national figure, affecting 35% of residents. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities, and mental health conditions are much less common than in most areas.

Volunteering is very high here, with 22.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also slightly more common than usual.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who are present are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 31.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and there are no one-parent families. Households are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.

The typical weekly rent of $270 and monthly loan payments of $1,275 are both well below the state and national figures. Homes are slightly more crowded, with 0.9 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Only 10% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement recently, as 41.7% of residents have moved into the area within the last five years.

Full-time employment is very high at 83.3%, far above the national figure. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as machinery operation.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.