Craignish

The area is far older than the Queensland and national average, with 21.6% of people aged 65 and over. About 3.9% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is higher than most similar areas.

English ancestry is the most common at 47.4%, followed by Australian at 37.6%. While 15.4% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 92.9% of people using it only. Very few residents speak another language at home, and only 0.1% speak little or no English.

A little above the state figure, 43.7% of the community report having no religion. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.8%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 46.4% completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical weekly household income is $1,602, which is a little below the national figure. However, 19.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 7.8% of residents who need help with daily activities.

There is a very strong history of service, as 7.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.7% of people providing such support.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 18. While unemployment is a little above the national rate, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure at 52.1%.

Homes here are larger than usual, averaging 2.8 people. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children (54.0%) and the fact that very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.9% of dwellings. Most of these are large, with 92.9% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is very uncommon at just 8.3%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 47.3% have two.

Movement into the area is very high, with 49.1% of residents having moved here in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the national average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the largest industry at 20.9%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no public transport stops or schools within a 15-minute walk, and only 13.6% of homes are within walking distance of groceries.