Bryden

The area is far older than the national average, and there are no children under 15 living here. De facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas, well above the Queensland figure.

While 86.4% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 13.6% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Everyone in the community speaks only English at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 59.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

No adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, placing the area among the lowest for this qualification. However, 63.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the national average.

Personal incomes are very high here, with 27.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average of 12.5%.

Health challenges are common, as 68.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population, with 27.3% needing help with daily activities.

While no one here cares for children unpaid, 18.2% of residents provide other forms of unpaid care, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are small, with a typical 1.7 people per dwelling, well below the national average of 2.5. Almost all households are couples without children.

Weekly rents are far below the national figure, at just $225. Typical monthly home loan payments are around the middle for similar areas at $1,517.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is about 74 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 50.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

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