Condamine

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 8.5%. It is also a family-oriented community, with children under 15 making up 20.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state and national figures. Australian, English, German, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home. This is well below the Queensland figure of 13.2%.

Many residents identify with a faith, as the 28.2% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 58.5%.

The community has a high number of schools per 1,000 children. While 53.1% of residents completed Year 12, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than the national average.

Typical family incomes are much lower than in most areas, but the typical personal weekly income of $869 is a little above the state figure. About 11% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents here are generally healthier than the national average, with much lower rates of mental health conditions and far fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.6% of people participating—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit extends to the home, where more people provide unpaid childcare and housework than in most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 11 years. While household incomes are well below the state average, typical personal incomes for First Nations people are well above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 54.5% of households. About 15% of homes are one-parent families, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 92.4% of homes being detached. Homes here are typically large—84.8% have three or more bedrooms—and weekly rents are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and 18.6% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 38.4% of the workforce. The area has a very high rate of full-time employment at 74.0%, which is far above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents live far from groceries and health services, though some are within walking distance of parks and schools.