Boompa

The area is far older than the national figure, with children under 15 making up only 7.9% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people account for 4.5% of residents, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry are the most common. Only 13.5% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion at 44.9%, which is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 32.0% of residents completing Year 12 and 9.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than the usual area, with the typical household earning $1,166 a week. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 34.8% of people, which is well above the national figure. However, no one in the community currently needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 35.6% of people volunteering, a figure far above the state and national averages. Many residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 27, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Personal income for this group is well above the national average.

About 27.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure. Most households consist of couples with children, though one-parent families are less common than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 69.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Detached houses are the main dwelling type, and no one in the area rents their home.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Interestingly, 40.0% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 47.5% of the workforce. While unemployment is non-existent, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.