Carstairs

The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the national average of 38. Seniors make up 29.7% of the population, while children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas.

Australia is the birthplace for 93.4% of residents, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the only language used at home by 98.9% of the community. This is far below the national average for people using another language at home.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 80.2% of residents. Only 15.4% of people report having no religion, which is far below the Queensland and national figures.

About 51.3% of residents completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure. Qualifications are most common in engineering and education.

Typical weekly household income is $2,208, which is well above the Queensland figure of $1,675. Personal incomes are also much higher than the national average, with a typical weekly pay of $1,012.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.5%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteerism is very high at 32.9%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, a rate far above the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 59% having children and 38.6% without. Very few people live alone compared to the state and national averages.

Every single home is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. A huge 62.9% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, which is consistent with the fact that there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 5.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than the national average, at 68%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as education.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.