Branyan

The community is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 38 and a child population that is well above the national figure. Around 4.8% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry. Only 10.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Queensland and national figures.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 4.6% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national figure, though a small number of people speak little or no English.

About 49% of people identify as Christian, while 43.4% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 48.1% of residents completing Year 12. Certificate III or IV is the most common highest qualification, held by 44.7% of adults.

Typical household income is $1,737 a week, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national average.

More people here have a long-term health condition (30.9%) than in most similar areas, and this is well above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Unpaid care is common here, with 30% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher than usual proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is among the largest for its level, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 52.4%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, which helps explain why only 13.2% of people live alone. Most households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses (98.7%), and 92.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is far less common here than across Queensland.

Car use is essential, as 74.1% of people drive to work and only 0.2% use public transport. Only 4.2% of residents work from home, one of the lowest rates for its level.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.3% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work (64.3%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail trade.

Branyan is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.