Bilyana

The typical resident is 54, making the area far older than the Queensland average of 38. Seniors make up 28.9% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 12.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 88.4% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 45.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.6%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 28.2% of residents completing Year 12. Only 2.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,016 a week. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The need for help with daily activities is much higher than most areas at 7.9%, likely reflecting the older population. About 29.5% of residents live with a long-term health condition.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 21.1% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average of 11.9%. Volunteers make up 18.0% of the population.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than the national average with a typical age of 32. Their household income is a little above the national figure.

Couples without children are the most common household type at 48.5%. Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home.

Home ownership is high, with 47.5% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is far below the national average at $200.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home in Bilyana has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 45.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

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