Bald Knob

Bald Knob is a senior-heavy community, with 33.9% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 60. This is far older than the state and national averages, and helps explain why only 5.7% of residents are children under 15.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 17.9% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. This results in a very low percentage of people using another language at home, far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

The community is more likely to have no religion than most other areas, with 46.1% reporting no affiliation, well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 34.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in the 61.8% of residents who completed Year 12.

The area is affluent, with 28.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Similarly, 17.6% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.6% of people, with arthritis being the most reported. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the state average.

Volunteering is very high, with 26.1% of people helping out, far above the national rate. Many residents also provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of housework, while fewer people care for children compared to other areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they earn significantly more than those in similar areas, with a typical household income of $2,750.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and households are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per home.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 89.3% have three or more bedrooms. While 61.6% are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,300, which is well above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting via public transport. Many residents work from home, at 29.5%, which is far above the state figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.5% moving in the last five years, although there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 53.3%. While professional and managerial roles are common, the unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

Walking is difficult due to a steep average terrain slope of 21.5%. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area almost entirely dependent on cars.