Birkalla

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 45, and 21.2% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over, making the area noticeably older than Queensland and Australia.

People born overseas account for 14.7% of residents, though this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. While most are Australian, Italian and English ancestries are also common.

About 10.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This includes Punjabi, which is spoken by 3.2% of the community.

Birkalla is much more religious than most areas, with 68.6% identifying as Christian. The 27.6% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state and national averages, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39.2% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,399, a little below the national figure of $1,746. Low personal incomes are common, with 48.9% of people earning under $650 per week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 7.1% of the population, which is a little above the national average. However, those with long-term health conditions are well below the national figure.

Community spirit is strong, with 20% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.3% of residents providing unpaid support.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is $474 per week.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home and 59% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 19.3% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.

Every home in Birkalla is a separate house, and 87.7% have three or more bedrooms. While 40.4% of homes are owned outright, 35.1% of households rent, which is well above the national average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with 0% of homes without a motor vehicle. Only 5.3% of people work from home, a figure far below the national average of 21%.

Birkalla has seen a high influx of new residents, with 30.4% of the population arriving from overseas recently, which is far above the national figure of 14.5%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 67.1%, though the unemployment rate is also a little above the national figure at 6.3%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.