Athol

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.1% born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home in Athol. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 69.8% of residents identifying as Christian and only 21.6% reporting no religion.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical personal weekly income is $810, which is about the same as the national figure. While a few high earners make the typical family income slightly higher than the state average, typical household income is actually a little below the state figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.2% needing help with daily activities.

Residents are much more likely to provide unpaid care for children or other people than those in most other areas. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in similar communities.

The First Nations community is small, with seven people, but they have personal and household incomes that are far above the state and national figures.

Families with children are the norm, making up 66.7% of households. One-parent families are well below the state and national figures.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 53.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 96.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential, as 0.0% of residents use public transport to commute. Every single home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 21.6% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Full-time employment is very high at 76.4%, far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in construction, agriculture, or as managers.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no amenities or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.