Allora

Allora is far older than most areas, with 31.9% of residents aged 65 or over. This is far above the national figure of 17.2%. First Nations people make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the Australian average.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 83.4% born here. Those born overseas make up only 6.8%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 90.5% using it only at home. Only 1.5% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas. 64.2% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 25.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 32.6% completing Year 12, compared to the national figure of 58.8%. Only 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,042, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here, with 38.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 10.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.1% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 5.0%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the town, though they face tougher economic conditions. The typical personal income for this group is $483, which is a little below the national figure of $540.

Many people live alone here, at 31.3%, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also more common than in most areas at 17.6%.

Housing is mostly made up of separate houses (94.2%), and 46.7% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $250, well below the national figure of $375.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops in the area. Most people drive to work, and 35.9% of homes have two vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, though 34.2% of people moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.3%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The main industries for those employed are health care and agriculture.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 68.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. It is especially accessible for health services, which is far above the state average.