Clare

The community is slightly younger than the state average, with 19.4% of people being children under 15. About 5% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

Italian heritage is very prominent here, with 32.3% of residents claiming Italian ancestry. While 14.4% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

About 14.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Italian is the most common second language, spoken by 7.5% of the community.

The area is overwhelmingly Christian, with 69.7% of people identifying with the faith. Only 15.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39.9% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal weekly income is $868, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Typical family incomes are also slightly higher than the state average at $2,055 per week.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.4% of people. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

The community has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 8%, which is well above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to the state average.

First Nations residents in Clare have a typical age of 14, making them far younger than the national figure. While household incomes are well above the national average, typical personal income is a little below at $450.

Families in Clare tend to be small, with 2.2 people per home. Nearly half of all households are couples with children, while 22.9% of people live alone.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.9% of homes. Rent is very affordable at a typical $178 per week, far below the national figure of $375.

Car travel is essential, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. However, 21.8% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 23.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. In contrast, recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest for this level of area.

Employment is very strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Most of the workforce is engaged in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 65.3% of jobs.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.