Cromarty

This is an older community where the typical resident is 56, far older than the Queensland and national figures of 38. Seniors make up 25.6% of the population, while children under 15 are far less common at 7.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, accounting for 72.1% of the population. Those with overseas birthplaces make up 7.0%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

While 67.4% of people speak only English at home, 11.6% use another language, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.

Christianity is the main faith for 67.4% of residents. Only 18.6% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 29.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. However, those who completed Year 12 are far fewer than the national average.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $900. A significant 20.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national rate of 12.5%.

Residents are in good health, with 23.3% having a long-term condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 26.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid care for children and a strong presence of Defence Force veterans at 9.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most families are couples with children (66.7%) or couples without children (40.7%), and there are no one-parent families.

Rents are very affordable at a typical $200 per week, far below the national figure of $375. Home loan payments are around the middle for similar areas at $1,517 a month.

The area is entirely dependent on private vehicles, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population has seen some movement, with 37.5% of residents moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 41.2%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Cromarty is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, although some residents are near a park.