Blenheim

The community is older than the state and national average, with 17% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.5% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure of 18.7%.

Blenheim has a very strong domestic connection, with 81.4% of people born in Australia. Only 8.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home here, as 91.3% of the population speak it exclusively. This means no one in the community speaks another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 68.9% of residents. Only 22.3% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 36.5% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

The typical weekly household income is $1,478, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also well below the national average, with a typical weekly pay of $616.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure, affecting 14.0% of residents.

Unpaid care is a common part of local life, with 29.0% of people caring for children and 24.4% doing significant housework. This is higher than the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is small, with seven people in the area. While the typical personal income is well below the national figure, First Nations household incomes are far above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Half of all households are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the national average.

Blenheim consists entirely of detached houses, and 51.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 90.2% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one commutes by public transport, and there are no transit stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, as only 32.0% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Local employment is strong with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in education and training, as well as agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Walking is not a viable option for daily needs, as the area has a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.