Chewko

The community has a strong First Nations presence at 8.0%, which is well above the national figure. It is a mature population where children under 15 make up only 7.5%, far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Italian ancestry is common here, with 20.2% of residents claiming this heritage. While 16.9% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national average.

About 12.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

Most residents identify as Christian (56.8%), and the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 40.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,218 a week. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the state average.

Residents generally report fewer health issues than most areas, with only 22.1% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Participation in volunteering is much lower than most areas at 8.8%. Similarly, only 14.5% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far below the national figure.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 31. Their household income is a little above the national figure.

Living alone is more common here than in most areas, accounting for 29.4% of households. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 90.6% of homes—far above the national figure. Outright home ownership is also well above the state average at 36.5%.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that there are no public transport stops in the area.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. However, overall movement is low, as far fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to the state average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the biggest industry, employing 33.9% of the workforce. About 60.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure.

Chewko is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.