Carruchan

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over. This trend is reflected in a smaller number of children, who make up only 13.8% of the population.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 13.4% of people were born overseas. This figure is well below the Queensland and Australian averages.

While 8.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure. English is the primary language for 83.0% of the community.

About 42.9% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the Queensland average and well above the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.9% of residents completing Year 12 and just 9.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical household earning $880 a week. Only 5.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of residents. Arthritis and diabetes are the most frequently reported conditions.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 30.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure well above the national average.

First Nations people make up a larger proportion of this community than in most similar areas. The typical First Nations resident is just 16 years old, which is far younger than the national figure.

Family structures are varied, with 44.3% of homes consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 52.3% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rent is much lower than the national figure at a typical $265 per week.

Every home in the area has at least one motor vehicle, as there is no public transport available. Most people drive to work, with 63.5% of workers commuting by car.

The population is very stable, with only 23.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 38.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Carruchan is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.