Avoca

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 31% of residents aged 65 and over. About 5.4% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English or Australian ancestry make up the vast majority. Only 10.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 91.9% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland and national figures.

About 53.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.1% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average, and Year 12 completion is also much lower than in the rest of the state.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,169 a week. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health needs are high here, as 41.2% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 9.9% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, which is consistent with the high number of seniors. However, volunteering is much lower than in similar communities.

There are 264 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than the national average with a typical age of 21. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (30.2%) and a higher-than-usual proportion of one-parent families at 17.7%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 39.1% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is much less common than in other parts of Queensland.

Most people rely on cars, with only 0.7% commuting by public transport. Working from home is very rare here, falling far below the national figure.

The area has seen significant movement, as 39.1% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9% of the population.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the state average, but the number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is higher than most similar areas.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or groceries, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Access to health services is particularly low, with only 21.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk.