Ashwell

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the Queensland and national figure of 38. While there are fewer children and seniors than in most areas, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than usual at 6.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English is the dominant ancestry at 46.4%, followed by Australian at 35.1%.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.2% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 42.3%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical household income is $1,375 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 21.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 23.7% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 20.2% of people volunteering and 31.0% doing significant unpaid housework. A striking 15.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, far above the national figure.

First Nations people in Ashwell are noticeably younger and earn much more than those in other areas, with a typical personal income of $1,125, far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up 57.0% of families, while one-parent families are much rarer here than in most areas.

The area is exclusively made up of separate houses, 96.9% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, with only 15.6% of households renting.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

About 33.7% of people moved into the area in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the Queensland average of 44.8%.

Full-time employment is well below the national average at 51.1%, though the unemployment rate is a very low 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.