Bapaume

Residents are far older than those in the rest of the state and nation, with 18.7% aged 65 and over. There are far fewer children under 15 here than in most other areas.

While 82.1% of people were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar places. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the only language used at home for 92.7% of the community, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while the 34.1% who have no religion is well below the Queensland and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 35.3% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are lower than the national figures, with a typical weekly household earning $1,333. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 36.6% of people reporting one, including a notably high rate of mental health conditions.

Bapaume is a highly active community where 29.5% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. It also has one of the highest proportions of Defence Force veterans for its level.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes are typically larger, with 2.7 people per household. The area has far fewer people living alone than the national figure, as most live in couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 97.4% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is far below the national figure at a typical $185 per week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 68.4% of workers commuting by driving.

The population is very stable, with only 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 40.4% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national figure.

Bapaume is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.