Carters Ridge

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than Queensland and Australia. De facto relationships are more common here than in most other similar areas, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 2.6%.

English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestries dominate the local heritage. While 15.1% of people were born overseas—higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Nearly half of the population (48.1%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.0%.

A higher proportion of adults have a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 49.5% finished Year 12.

Typical weekly incomes for households ($1,382) and individuals ($622) are well below the national figures. However, 21.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is slightly above the state average.

The community is slightly healthier than average, with 25.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the Queensland figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term conditions.

A higher proportion of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most similar areas. There is also a notably strong presence of former Defence Force members, at 5.0% of the population.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger than the average person in Queensland. While their household income is much lower than most areas, their typical personal income of $824 is well above the national figure.

Families with children are common, and homes are larger than usual with an average of 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone here compared to the rest of the state.

Rental properties are very rare at only 8.6%, as most residents own their homes. While 74.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,517, slightly lower than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 31.7% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, with 46.6% of the population employed full-time. The most common industries for local workers are construction and healthcare.

There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident. With a steep average terrain slope of 10.8%, the area is considered completely car-dependent.