Blackall

Blackall is an older community, with a typical age of 49 and a much higher proportion of people aged 65 and over than most areas. Children under 15 make up only 15.3% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure.

The town is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.9% of residents born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 68.4% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.1% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Those with a bachelor degree or higher are also far below the national average.

Incomes are generally lower here, with a typical weekly household income of $1,143, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher than usual, with 32.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 7.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is a standout feature of the town, with 25.6% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. However, fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to most areas.

First Nations residents in Blackall are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a median age of 41. While unemployment among this group is remarkably low at 0.0%, household incomes are well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinct, with a much higher proportion of people living alone (33.2%) than in most areas. Homes are generally smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Most people live in separate houses, and 44.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent and mortgage payments are also much lower than typical figures across Australia.

The town is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. While 10% of people walk to work, most rely on vehicles, and 15.2% work from home.

Migration is relatively low, with 34.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than in most areas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry, employing 27.3% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%, fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score, though 60.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. There are no public transport options within walking distance.