Calliope

The area is much younger than the state and national average, with a very low proportion of seniors. This is reflected in the family structures, where de facto relationships are much more common than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. English, Scottish and Irish ancestries are the most common heritages after Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.8% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national and state figures, though a small number of people speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the Queensland average and far above the national level.

Qualifications are typically lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national averages, and Year 12 completion is also far lower.

Household incomes are generally higher than the state average, and 21.6% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income is $2,138, which is slightly above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, sitting well below the state average at 25.2%. Mental health conditions are reported at a rate of 8.7%, which is about the same as across Australia.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with a very high 38.1% of people providing unpaid child care. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the large number of children in the area.

The First Nations community is among the largest for its level, with a typical age of just 15, which is far younger than the state and national figures. Unemployment for this group is a little above the state average at 15.5%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per dwelling. This is a little above the state average and helps explain why far fewer people live alone compared to other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 91.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is also much more common here than in similar areas.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with very few people working from home compared to the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are well below the national and state averages.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.6%, and more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Common industries include manufacturing and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services or public transport.