Beenaam Valley

The area has a strong First Nations presence at 10.0% and a high number of seniors, with 25.0% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 also make up a large portion of the community at 21.7%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and German.

English is the main language here, and while 8.3% of people use another language at home, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 46.7%, while 35.0% of residents have no religion, which is well below the Queensland figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 43.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are much lower than usual, with a typical household earning $900 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health is generally good, as the 18.3% of people with a long-term health condition is far below the Queensland figure. No residents reported having a mental health condition.

Providing care is common here; 21.7% of people provide unpaid care, and 34.8% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are six First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 69 years, which is far older than the state average. Their typical household income is $2,250, which is well above the national figure.

Families with children make up 40.8% of households, and people living alone are much less common here than in other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 52.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is slightly higher than the state average at $385 a week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a very long drive time to the city. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

While 65.2% of adults are working or looking for work and there is no unemployment, full-time employment is very low at 23.3%. Many work in agriculture, education, or the arts.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.