Callide

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 35. Children under 15 make up 27.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, German, or Irish. Only 10% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 75% of the community. While 8.8% of people use another language at home, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith here, with 63.7% of residents identifying as such. This means far fewer people claim no religion compared to the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 35.5% of residents having completed Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and common qualifications are in agriculture and engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $2,416, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much higher than usual, with 12.7% of people earning over $2,000 a week.

Residents here are generally healthier than the national average. Only 15% report a long-term health condition, and mental health conditions are much less common than in most other areas.

Volunteering is high at 19%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 14.3% doing so.

The First Nations community is young, with a typical age of 15, and enjoys a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Separate houses make up 95.8% of all dwellings. While rents are far below the national average, typical monthly home loan payments are well above the state figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Working rates are very high, with 74.6% of adults working or looking for work. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 30.4% of the workforce.

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