Brookstead

The typical resident is 41, making the population noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the community, those aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with very few people born overseas. At 4.4%, the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language spoken here, and only 1.6% of residents use another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.9% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Academic qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and the most common field of study is agriculture and environment.

Weekly household incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures, yet a striking 26.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Residents here enjoy better health than most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.1%) and mental health conditions (3.8%) compared to the state.

Community spirit is high, with 21.8% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. Additionally, 19.0% provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most other areas.

There are five First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 55, which is far older than the state average of 23. Personal and household incomes for this group are also well above the national figures.

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per household. There is a higher proportion of one-parent families (18.4%) here than in most other areas.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 40.0% are owned outright, which is far above the Queensland average. Rent is well below the state figure, and typical home-loan payments are also much lower.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport. Working from home is common, with 21.7% of the workforce doing so.

The community is relatively stable, as only 27.7% of residents have moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 53.0% of jobs. Full-time employment is much higher than the national average, though the unemployment rate of 10.0% is also among the highest for similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.