Bellenden Ker

The typical resident is 47, making this community far older than most areas and the national average of 38. While children under 15 make up 17% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than across Queensland.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.7% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the primary language for 84.3% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 4.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 55.5% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.2%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,517, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Those earning $2,000 or more per week are well below the national average of 12.5%.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with 24% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is a little more common here than the national average at 15.6%. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations people make up 5.2% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. The typical First Nations resident is 41, far older than the national figure of 24, and their typical weekly income of $1,125 is well below the national average.

Most homes are headed by couples, with 57.5% having children and 38.5% without. The typical household size is 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.8% of all dwellings. Renting is far less common than across the state, and the typical weekly rent of $225 is far below the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and nearly half have two.

The population is very stable, with only 25.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas, at 62.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and people most often work in construction, retail, or agriculture.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no amenities are within a 15-minute walk, with the exception of a school for some residents.