Bunya Creek

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the state and national figures. This older profile is reflected in the very small number of children under 15, while a high 20% of people are in de facto relationships.

English ancestry is the most common at 46.7%, followed by Australian at 34.7%. About 10.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 86.7% of the community. Another 6.7% use a different language at home, though this is still well below the national average.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian (53.3%). Those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

The community is well qualified, with 26.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure well above the state average. However, only 45.9% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly personal income is $825, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below both state and national levels.

Health challenges are common here, with 38.7% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a very high rate of mental health conditions (24.0%) and 14.7% who need help with daily activities.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer (20.0%) or provide unpaid care (16.9%) than most other areas. There is also a higher presence of former Defence Force members compared to the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, making it lower than most similar areas. The very small First Nations population present is far older than the national average.

Families with children make up 56.1% of households, while 28.6% of people live alone. This is a higher rate of single-person living than is found across Queensland.

Every home in Bunya Creek is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon at 10.7%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. While 75% of workers drive, 10.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The population is very stable, with only 24.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 81.3%, far above the national average. Common industries include accommodation and food, as well as healthcare and agriculture.

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