Carrington

The area is far older than the national average, with 33% of people aged 65 or over and very few children. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national figures.

English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common. While 17.3% of people were born overseas—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 89.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.7%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 41.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. More than half of the community identifies as Christian.

This is a highly qualified community, with a bachelor degree or higher rate of 24.5% that is a little above the state average. A little over half of residents completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is a little above the state figure. This is supported by a high proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week compared to similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Participation in volunteering is far above the national average at 24.5%. Additionally, a very high 9.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, and 16.6% provide unpaid care.

The First Nations population is very small, with only zero recorded residents. The typical personal income and age for this group are far below the state and national figures.

Families with children make up 54.7% of households, yet there are no one-parent families in the area. People living alone are less common here than in the rest of the state.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 42.5% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, at just 11%, and typical weekly rents are a little below the national figure.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and very few people work from home compared to the national average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 45.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas. People mostly work in professional roles within health, agriculture, and retail.

Carrington is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.