Brigalow

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and national average of 38. While children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, there are very few Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 80.1% of residents, and no one reported using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 57.5% of residents identify as Christian. Only 23.2% of the population has no religion, which is far below the 38.9% seen across Australia.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Income varies widely; while 26.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week—well above the national average—the typical household income of $1,292 is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in other areas, at 18.8% compared to the national figure of 27.7%. About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 26.4% of people volunteering and 17.1% providing unpaid care, which is well above the national average. Many residents also help out by caring for children unpaid.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area, though the small number of First Nations residents reported an income well above the national figure.

A large number of people live alone (32.8%), which is well above the national average of 25.6%. However, couples with children still make up the largest group of families at 65.8%.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 39.3% are owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $120, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 36.6% of people work from home, far above the national average of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry for 43% of workers. The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.