Black Jack

The area is notably young, with 25.1% of people under 15, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.6%, which is well below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of the population speaking another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, as 63.5% identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 21.0%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 29.3% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.0%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly incomes for families ($2,166), households ($1,800), and individuals ($881) are all slightly above the national figures. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, with 3.0% of people reporting a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also well below the state and national averages at 2.4%.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 37.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national average. In contrast, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 9.8%.

First Nations residents are far older and earn more than those in the state and nation; the typical personal income is $1,087 and the typical age is 38.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the fact that 70.7% of families are couples with children.

Almost all residents live in separate houses (96.2%), and 35.8% own their homes outright. Renting is very rare here, at only 9.4%, which is far below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to get to work. Every single household has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 70.5% of people working full-time, both of which are far above national figures. Common industries include education, mining, and transport.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.