Burrum River

Seniors make up over a quarter of the population, and the typical resident is 52, which is far older than the Queensland average. Children under 15 are well below the national figure at 14.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English or Australian ancestry make up over 77% of the community. Only 12.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

While 81.1% of people speak only English, the area has a higher proportion of people using other languages at home than most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common other language at 7.7%.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.8%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 30.8% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical personal weekly income of $453, which is far below the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are common here; 38.6% of people have a long-term health condition, and 11.6% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above state and national figures.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas. Meanwhile, 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national figure.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $450 is well below the Queensland figure.

Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are a little more common here than in the rest of the country.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 98.9% of dwellings being detached. A huge 57.5% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that 24.6% of people work from home, far above the state average.

Movement into the area is lower than in the rest of the state, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 34% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Common industries include construction, public administration, and agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, resulting in a walkability score of zero.