Braemeadows

The community is significantly older than the state and national figures, with seniors making up nearly 30% of the population. About 5.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the country. Italian and English ancestries are common here.

English is the main language for 91.8% of the community. The number of people using another language at home is around 4.1%, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 77.3% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is among the lowest for its level and far below the national average.

About 47.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Qualifications are often in engineering or management, and over half of those with a qualification hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly personal income is $852, which is a little above the Queensland figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas. While 26.4% have a long-term health condition, this is actually a little below the national figure.

Unpaid work is common, with a far higher proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of housework than the national average. This is consistent with a higher-than-usual rate of people providing unpaid care.

First Nations residents in the area are much older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 48. Their typical personal income is $450, which is well below the Queensland figure.

The area has a high number of couples, with nearly half of households being couples without children. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 53.7% owned outright—far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $150.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 63.4% of workers drive to work. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with only 16.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Working life is strong here, with 68.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.