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The community is remarkably young, with children under 15 accounting for 37.8% of residents, while no one aged 65 or over lives here. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.1% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure of 4.6%.

The population is entirely born in Australia, making the overseas-born rate far below the national figure. The most common ancestries reported are Irish, German, and English.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 13.5% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas; no adults hold a bachelor degree, and only 31% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly personal income of $450, which is far below the national figure of $805.

The community reports very few health issues, with only 10.8% having a long-term health condition—far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is relatively common at 17.2%, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of people providing unpaid care or doing housework is among the lowest for its level.

There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per home, which is well above the national average of 2.5.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Residents face a very long commute, with a drive time to the city of 126 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with only 10% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is low, with only 37.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.