Childers

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 30.4% being seniors and only 13.8% children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.0% were born overseas. Those with Australian and English ancestry are the most common, together accounting for nearly 80% of the population.

English is the primary language for 82.3% of the community. While 6.2% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is still well below the Queensland average.

Half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.7%, a figure that is well below the national and state levels.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical household earning $816 a week. This is far below the national typical figure of $1,746, and only 3.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health needs are high, with 37.9% of people living with a long-term condition and 10.5% needing help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average, with arthritis and mental health being the most common conditions.

The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas at 5.3%. However, volunteering is lower than usual, with 13.2% of people participating.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. Unemployment is 12.9% and Year 12 completion is 36.0%, which is a little below the national figure.

Living arrangements are unique, with 44.6% of people living alone and 23.1% of families being one-parent households. Because of this, the typical home has only 2.0 people, well below the national average of 2.5.

Separate houses are common, and 37.3% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $265, much lower than the national average of $375.

Public transport use is high at 9.8% for commuting, which is well above the national average. This is notable given that 10.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, among the highest for its level.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 36.1% of the population, a figure far above the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 44.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, a little above the national figure, with many residents working in accommodation, food, and health care.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 78.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. This is far above the Queensland average, providing good access to local services on foot.