Cherbourg

The area is far younger than the Queensland and national figures, with 35.1% of the population being children under 15. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 3.6%, which is far below the state average.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with 97.5% of residents born here. This is far below the national figure, and very few people identify with overseas ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.6% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the Queensland and national figures.

About 45.6% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Nearly half the community identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 24.6% of residents completing Year 12. Just 2.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household earning just $793. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

The proportion of people with a long-term health condition is 23.3%, which is well below the national figure. Similarly, only 4.1% report a mental health condition.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care, with 41.9% caring for children, far above the national average. However, the volunteer rate of 3.7% is among the lowest for its level.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the community, though they face significant challenges. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 20.6%, which is well above the national figure.

Households are typically large, with 3.4 people per home. One-parent families make up 55.5% of the community, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

Renting is almost universal at 99%, with no homes owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at $100, far below the national figure of $375.

Many homes lack a vehicle, with 38.3% having no car, far above the national figure. While 21.6% of workers walk to their jobs, there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, as only 22.9% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than elsewhere, with only 29.9% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 19.8%, which is far above the national average.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and schools. However, the area is mostly car-dependent, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.