Cluden

The community is much older than most areas, and the typical resident is 48. There are far fewer children under 15 here than in the rest of Queensland, where the figure is 18.7% compared to just 12.8% in Cluden.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with overseas roots primarily identify as English or Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 94.4% using it at home. This means very few people use another language, a figure far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the state, with 50.6% of people identifying as Christian and 41.6% reporting no religion.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Far fewer residents finished Year 12 compared to the 58.8% national figure.

Typical personal incomes are about the same as the national figure at $827 a week. However, households earning $3,000 or more weekly are far less common here than across Australia.

Health challenges are more common here, as long-term health conditions are reported by 36.6% of people. This is well above the national average of 27.7%.

The area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other areas. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level, at only 8.6%.

First Nations people make up 8.2% of the population, which is well above the national average. In this group, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 54.5%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. About 27.4% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 36.3% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the Queensland average. Rents are also well below the state and national figures.

Almost everyone relies on cars, and only 4.7% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is very stable, as only 25.1% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the 40.7% seen across Australia.

Employment is strong, with 65.9% of people working full-time, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, construction, or public administration.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. Most homes are far from groceries and health services, though over half are within a 15-minute walk of a school.