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The community is far younger than the national figure, with only 8.3% of people aged 65 and over. About 19.4% of residents are children, and there is a much higher rate of de facto relationships at 17.5% compared to most similar areas.

Nearly a quarter of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

While 8.3% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. English remains the primary language for 91.7% of the population.

About 61.1% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.9% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, though those with a bachelor degree or higher are far below the national figure. Qualifications are often linked to agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly personal income is just $450, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.7% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high, affecting 18.1% of the population.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 25.8% volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many people also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. There is a high number of one-parent families at 20.8%, which is well above the national figure.

Rental properties are very common, with 54.2% of households renting, far above the national average. While the area consists entirely of separate houses, typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is highly mobile, with 57.1% of people having moved house in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure, while the unemployment rate is much higher at 8.3%. Many residents work in education, agriculture, or construction.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.