Chatsworth

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. It is a family-heavy community where 20.4% of people are children under 15, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 47% of the community report having no religion, which is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with far fewer people holding a bachelor degree or higher than the state average. Many adults have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with the usual weekly personal income being $609. Only 14.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes higher than average rates of arthritis and mental health conditions.

Residents contribute significantly to unpaid work; 31% spend 15 or more hours a week on housework, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also slightly higher than average.

The First Nations community consists of 31 people. Those identified as First Nations have a typical personal income of $706, which is well above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone, and over half of all households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 89% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 42.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 71.9% of workers commuting by car. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the community.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 6.2% is a little above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.