Blackswamp

Blackswamp is notably young, with a typical age of 34 and a proportion of children under 15 that is far above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. This is far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.

About half of the residents identify as Christian, while 25.9% report no religion, which is far below the national figure.

A small number of adults hold bachelor degrees, and the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the state and national figures. Qualifications are often in agriculture and environment or engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Personal incomes are also higher than in most similar areas, though no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are much lower than in most areas, 7.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care is very common, with 45.7% of people caring for children and 22.9% providing other unpaid care. This is far above the national average, as is the volunteer rate of 22.9%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, and the small First Nations presence is far older than the state average at 70 years.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. The vast majority of families are couples with children.

Weekly rent is very low at $150, which is far below the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,538, a little below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes. No one works from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 45.1% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

The workforce is active, with a higher rate of people working or looking for work than most similar areas. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and construction.

Blackswamp is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.