Bunburra

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 33.3% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 5.4%, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.4% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below both Queensland and Australian figures.

Religion is more common here than in most similar areas, with 65.6% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.0%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (23.0%) compared to most similar areas. However, only 43.4% completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with the typical household earning $1,125 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common; 47.3% of people have a long-term condition and 11.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteering is very high at 27.6%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than usual, though very few people care for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only 0 people recorded in the latest census.

Homes are smaller than average, with a typical 2.1 people per household. Most families are couples without children, and only 4.1% are one-parent families.

Home ownership is very high, with 64.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses, though few homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 21.3% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 24.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 40.4%, and the number of adults working or looking for work is also lower than usual.

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