Black River

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (6.8%) and children under 15 (19.8%) than most similar areas. The typical resident is 41, making the population noticeably older than the national figure of 38.

Australian and English ancestries are most common, making up 43.1% and 42.7% respectively. This is reflected in the birthplace data, as 83.7% of residents were born in Australia.

English is the primary language for 89.8% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (1.4%), which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population (50.2%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 38.5%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Far fewer residents have completed Year 12 (39.6%) compared to the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,883, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Personal incomes are also higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly earn of $844.

Health trends are consistent with the state, with 28.9% of people living with a long-term condition. Arthritis and mental health are the most common long-term conditions reported.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force (8.5%), which is well above the national figure. More people here provide unpaid childcare (28.7%) than in most other areas.

First Nations residents in Black River fare well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates (52.6%) that are far above the national figure.

Homes here are typically larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Only 17.4% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses (97.5%), with 83% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 9.8%.

Car dependence is high, as 70.5% of people drive to work. Very few people work from home (9.2%), which is far below the national figure of 21%.

The community is very stable, with only 27.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas at 66.2%. The workforce is largely employed in construction, health, and education.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any residents.