Benarkin North

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 58. Children under 15 make up only 9.7% of the community, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas. Those with European roots are most common, with English, Australian, and Irish as the most frequent ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 4.1% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.5% of people report having no religion, a figure slightly above the Queensland average. Christianity is almost equally common at 42.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 26.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes in Benarkin North are among the lowest in the region. The typical weekly household income is $844, which is far below the national average of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 15% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 7.2%. Unpaid care is common, though only 8.8% of people volunteer, which is much lower than most areas.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 49 and a typical personal income of $362.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 32.1%, which is well above the national figure. Most homes are small, with only 2.1 people per household.

Housing is exclusively detached houses, and 58.6% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Renting is very rare, at only 2.9%.

Cars are essential here, as there are no public transport stops or routes. The drive to the city takes about 111 minutes, and most homes have at least two vehicles.

While 33.8% of residents moved in the last five years, this is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 30.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, a little above the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.