Bartle Frere

The area has a high number of children under 15, at 20.7%, and a much lower proportion of seniors than the state and national figures. About 15.5% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion at 44.4%, which is well above both the Queensland and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.4%.

About 50.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, and society and culture.

Typical weekly household income is $1,593, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. However, only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national average.

Residents here have much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than most other areas. About 66.3% of people report having no long-term health condition at all.

Unpaid work is common here, with 31.5% of people caring for children and 28.5% doing significant housework, both of which are well above the national average. Volunteers make up 19.2% of the population.

First Nations people in this area are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 36. Their typical personal income is $900, which is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, and 57.1% of households consist of couples with children. Only 20.4% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 48.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $250, well below the state and national averages.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and 16.9% of people work from home.

About 36.2% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is more common than in many similar areas, though this is well below the state and national averages.

A very high 69.2% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or construction.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.