Crossroads

This is a notably young area, with 26.8% of residents under 15, which is well above the national figure. First Nations people make up 15.7% of the population, far above the Queensland average of 4.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas; 55.9% of people identify as Christians, and only 22.8% report having no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 4.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.7% finishing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $2,049 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, very few people earn high wages, with only 3.3% making $2,000 or more per week.

People with long-term health conditions (21.3%) and mental health conditions (3.9%) are well below the national figures. However, 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 35.9% of people caring for children and 17.4% providing other unpaid care, both well above the national figures. About one in five people also volunteer.

First Nations residents in Crossroads are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 39. Their household income is also among the highest for similar areas at $4,749.

Homes are typically large, with an average of 3.9 people per household and 34.6% containing six or more people. This helps explain why the area has so many children.

Every home is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Typical monthly home-loan payments are very high at $5,400.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. While 24.1% of people work from home, the rest rely on vehicles, as every household owns at least one.

The community is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 64.8%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or mining.

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