Cecil Plains

The community has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 10.8%. While 20% of residents are seniors, the population is far older than the Queensland and national average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.2% born here and only 6.1% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 86.6% of the population. Only 3.2% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 58.7% of people identifying as Christians and only 29.2% reporting no religion.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state and national figures, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 34.1% completing Year 12.

Incomes are lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,281 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 35.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.4% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high, with 18.5% of residents contributing their time, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

There are 41 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than others with a typical age of 18. Their typical household income of $933 is far below the Queensland average.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (32.5%) alongside a typical household size of 2.2 people.

The housing is almost entirely separate houses (96%), and 43% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is just $200, which is far below the national figure.

The town is entirely dependent on cars, with zero people commuting by public transport and 45.1% of homes having two vehicles.

The population is very stable, as only 28.4% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (37%), and 61.9% of the workforce is employed full-time.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.3. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.