Atkinsons Dam

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 47 and 20.9% of people aged 65 and over. There is a significant First Nations population at 13.6%, which is well above the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Vietnamese ancestry is a notable minority group at 9.9%.

English is the main language for 83.2% of people. While 8.4% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

About 48.2% of the population identifies as Christian, while 40.8% report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state and national figures, with only 28.3% of residents completing Year 12. Only 1.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Earnings are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,089. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the Queensland average.

Health challenges are common here; 43.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 18.3% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national figures.

A high proportion of residents provide unpaid care (16.3%), which is well above the state average. Additionally, 6.0% of the community served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than most similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively large for an area of this size, with a typical age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

The area has a high number of people living alone (31.2%) and one-parent families (26.6%), which is far above the national average. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.2 people per household.

Home ownership is strong, with 40.3% of homes owned outright. However, the area has far fewer large homes, as only 54.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 25.4% of people work from home, well above the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.5% having moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 31.3% of workers. While full-time employment is high at 65.7%, the unemployment rate of 8.0% is a little above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.