Barney View

The area is far older than the national average, with 60.5% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up 15.8% of the population, which is a little below the Queensland figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 15.8% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the Australian figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 94.7% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

About 47.4% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 60.5%.

A typical resident here did not complete Year 12, a figure far below the national average. However, 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,042 a week. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 60.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 18.4% of residents who need help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community, with 38.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. There is also a strong military connection, with 13.9% having served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, numbering zero people in the latest census.

Homes are typically small, with 1.9 people per home, well below the national figure of 2.5. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Monthly home-loan payments are well above the national figure at $2,434. Conversely, typical weekly rents are far below the national average at $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Working from home is less common here than in the rest of Australia.

The community is very stable, as only 25% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for those employed. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the state average at 30.4%.

Barney View is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.