Crossdale

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 36.8% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 20.6% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian (48.5%) and English (47.1%).

English is the only language used at home by 98.5% of residents. This is far below the national figure for people using another language, which sits at 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 57.4% identifying as Christian and 42.6% reporting no religion, a figure slightly above the Queensland average.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than most similar areas, with a typical household earning $933 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 38.2% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%. Additionally, 10.3% need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level.

Unpaid work is a major feature of life here, with 45.3% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, far above the national figure. A high number of residents (7.4%) have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is very small, with no recorded Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents in the general count.

Living arrangements are often solitary, as 33.3% of people live alone, well above the national average. Most households are small, with 60% containing only two people.

Every home in Crossdale is a separate house, and 73.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. However, the typical monthly mortgage payment for those with a loan is $2,600, which is well above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no residents using public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen some movement, with 39.7% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, a figure about the same as the national average.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 37.5%, though the unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%. Many residents work from home (40.0%) in fields like agriculture, forestry, and public administration.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.