Barnard

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a children's population that is much higher than most similar areas. People in de facto relationships are also a little more common here than in the rest of Queensland.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the vast majority identify as Australian or English. About 9.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

While 81.3% of people speak only English, around 9.4% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious faith is common here, with 65.6% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

School completion is higher than in most similar areas, with 56% finishing Year 12. However, no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $949. Despite this, 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are in good health, with a long-term health condition rate that is far below the Queensland average. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of engagement includes a much higher rate of unpaid childcare compared to the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 70, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes in Barnard are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national average of 2.5.

Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $92, which is far below the national figure of $375. There are also fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 50% of people drive to work, while 13.6% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Job security is high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate far above the state average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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