Chambers Flat

Residents here are far older than the national average, with 21.9% aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the age structure, where older adults and seniors make up over half the population, while children under 15 are well below the state figure at 14.9%.

About 22.7% of the community was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas and matches the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 72% of the population.

The area is more linguistically diverse than most similar places, with 14.2% of people using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little above the state average.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, and the 35.2% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 are also far below the state figure, at 43.6%.

Typical personal weekly income is $630, which is well below the national figure. Only 6.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate that is well below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 11.1%. Similarly, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is well below the state and national figures.

There are 91 First Nations people in the area. This group is relatively young with a typical age of 24, and their personal income is well above the national figure.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. While 55.8% are couples with children, there is also a high number of people living alone (28%), which is well above the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (88.7%), far more than the national average. While 38.5% of homes are owned outright—well above the national figure—typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. Only 0.8% of people commute by public transport, and the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.7% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average at 4.2%.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.9%. However, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is well below the state figure, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national average.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7, far below the state average. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but no homes are within that distance of health services.