Bundaberg South

The area is notably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 37. It has a strong First Nations presence, with 8.0% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the Queensland figure of 4.6%.

About 17.8% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though well below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 36.0% and 34.5% respectively.

Language diversity is high for the area, with 12.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, and consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also higher than the state average.

Religious patterns align with the state, as 42.2% of people report having no religion. This is about the same as the Queensland figure of 41.2% and well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are far below the national average, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Completion of Year 12 is also much lower than the national figure, at 41.6%.

Weekly incomes are much lower than most similar areas; the typical household earns $978, which is far below the Queensland figure of $1,675. Only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 13.9% of residents.

Community participation is lower than most similar areas, with only 12.1% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are also well below both the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though it faces significant hardship. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 26.8%, far above the national figure of 12.3%.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with a very high number of people living alone (39.5%) and a high rate of one-parent families (28.9%), both of which are far above the national average.

Rental activity is very high, with 58.9% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Homes here are typically smaller, and 52.9% have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state average.

A high 15.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure. While public transport use is low, there are more transport routes here than in 91% of similar areas.

The population is highly mobile, with 46.2% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 30.4%, far above the national average.

Only 52.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 10.5% is among the highest for similar areas.

The area is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.3. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools, far exceeding the Queensland average.