Burua

The community is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 23.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This trend is reflected in the age structure, where seniors over 65 are much fewer than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.1% of the population, which is far below the Queensland and national figures.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and it is rare to find residents who speak little or no English.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 40.8% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the Queensland average.

Academic qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Income levels are very high here; 36.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the Queensland figure of 20.2%.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with 24.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Family life is a priority here, as 36.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate far above the national figure of 26.3%.

First Nations people make up 5.5% of the population, and the typical personal income for this group is $725, which is well above the national figure.

Homes in Burua are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.8% of families.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 82.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While mortgage payments are typically high at $2,200 a month, weekly rents are far below the national average at $200.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of residents living within walking distance of public transport and 68.4% of workers commuting by car.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 67.4% of people employed full-time, well above the national figure of 58.9%. Many residents work in manufacturing, transport, or construction.

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