Alva

The area is far older than the state or national average, with 36.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 84.6% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland figure of 13.2%.

Religious faith is common here, with 62.6% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.8% of people completing Year 12. Only 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,233, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

A slightly higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to the rest of the country. Arthritis and heart disease are the most common long-term health conditions reported.

Volunteering is common, with 18.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

More than half of households are couples without children. The typical home is smaller than most, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 59.8% of houses owned outright, far above the national average. Almost every home is a separate house, though they tend to have fewer bedrooms than usual.

Residents rely heavily on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. About 77.9% of working people drive themselves to work.

The community is very stable, with only 27.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 72.1%, though only 44% of adults are working or looking for work. The main industries are agriculture, construction, and manufacturing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. While some people can walk to a park, there are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.