Bemerside

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population of 259 is around the middle for similar areas, there is a high rate of de facto relationships at 17.2%, well above the national average.

The area is far less diverse than the rest of the state, with only 5.4% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, and 90% were born in Australia.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and the percentage of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.

Residents are much more likely to identify with a religion than those in other similar areas, with 69.9% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 25.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 41.3% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and those with a bachelor degree or higher are also far below the national average.

Typical household income is $1,708 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 12.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the Queensland average.

Health patterns are around the middle for similar areas, with 30.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is a little above the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is high, with 34.9% of people doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly, far above the national figure. Additionally, 19.3% are volunteers, and 5.2% have served in the Defence Force.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19, and they have a typical household income of $1,916, which is well above the national figure.

Most homes are family-based, with 61.9% being couples with children. Very few people live alone (15.8%) and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 98.9% of all homes. An impressive 60% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have two or three vehicles, and only 3.3% have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable; only 30.2% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in education and training.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any residents.