Augathella

The typical resident is 47, making the community far older than the Queensland average. Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

People born overseas make up only 5.3% of the population, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. Only 1.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 69.7%. This is consistent with a much lower proportion of people reporting no religion compared to the rest of the state.

Higher education is less common here, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,053, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, with 35.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the state and national averages.

Volunteerism is high, with 20.1% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure. However, a much lower proportion of people provide unpaid care compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population. This group has a typical personal income of $350, which is well below the national figure.

A large number of people live alone—34.6% of households—which is well above the state average. Homes are generally smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

The housing market is dominated by separate houses, and rent is very affordable at a typical $100 per week. This is far below the national figure.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport routes. To compensate, 20.7% of the workforce operates from home.

While few people moved into the area in the last five years compared to the state, there is a high proportion of recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the biggest employers, making up 27.6% of jobs. About 56.7% of adults are working or looking for work.

The town is very walkable, with most residents living within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools.