Benarkin

The community is far older than the national figure, with 23% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up just 4.9% of the population, which is far below the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Only 8.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 90.2% of residents. While 6.6% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 19.7% of the population, which is far below the Queensland figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 26% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $700 a week. This is far below the Queensland typical of $1,675.

Health challenges are common here, as 49.2% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Nearly 15% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are 18.9%, which is well above the national average. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are more common here than in most similar areas. The typical First Nations resident is 55, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are often solitary, with 45.5% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%, and homes typically hold only 1.7 people.

Every home in Benarkin is a separate house, and 51.5% are owned outright, which is far above the Queensland average. Rent is much lower than usual at $148 a week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes 106 minutes to drive to the city.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is a little above the national average.

Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 37.7% of adults in that category. The unemployment rate of 20% is far above the national figure.

While most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, there is no access to groceries or health services on foot. The area is considered mostly car-dependent.