Arcturus

Arcturus is a young community with 25.4% of its residents under 15, which is well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 6.2% of the population, far below the state and national averages.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 85.4% born here. This is far below the national and state figures for people born overseas, who make up only 7.7% of the population.

English is the main language for 88.5% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 3.8%, which is well below the Queensland and national averages.

A large majority of residents identify as Christian (58.5%). Those reporting no religion make up 26.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is still well below the national average. Qualifications are heavily weighted toward agriculture and environment (25.9%) and engineering (19.0%).

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,087. About 16.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 10.8% having a long-term health condition—far below the national average. Only 2.3% need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 28.1% of people volunteering, far above the state average. Unpaid housework is also common, with 29.2% of residents doing 15 or more hours a week.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population. Their typical personal income is $1,062, which is far above the state and national figures for First Nations residents.

The community is dominated by families, with 74% being couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with a typical 2.9 people per household.

Every single home is a separate house, and 95.3% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is high at 41.9%, far above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute. However, 36.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state average of 44.8%.

The workforce is very active, with 80.2% of adults working or looking for work. Employment is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 74% of jobs.

Arcturus is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.