Cressbrook

First Nations people make up 8.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. This community is also younger than most, with children under 15 making up 24.0% of residents, far exceeding the Australian average of 18.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly born in Australia (92.6%), and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3% for people using another language. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 41.3% of the community has no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Another 52.1% identify as Christian.

The local workforce is well-qualified in specific areas, with 17.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national figure. Many residents have completed Year 12, but this is also below the national average.

Incomes are generally much lower than in most other areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,281, which is well below the national figure of $1,746, and no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.4% of residents. Other long-term health conditions, such as arthritis and asthma, are reported at rates similar to the rest of the state.

Volunteering is very high here, with 25.0% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a lower rate of unpaid childcare compared to the state.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age for this group is 26. Weekly personal income for First Nations residents is about the same as the national figure at $575.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (35.6%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 63.2%.

Every single home in Cressbrook is a separate house, and 88.9% have three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright (42.2%), which is far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops available and no one using transit to commute. A quarter of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.4% of people moving in the last five years, a figure that is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The area has a strong full-time employment rate of 62.5% and no reported unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

Cressbrook is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.