Curra

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 13.8% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 46.4%. This is well above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 34.6% of residents completing Year 12. Only 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Incomes in Curra are much lower than most areas. The typical household earns $1,088 a week, which is well below the Queensland figure of $1,675.

Health challenges are common here, with 38.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and the rate of people needing help with daily activities is among the highest for similar areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.7% of people providing such support. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most areas.

There are 89 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, though Year 12 completion is far below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 15.8% of households, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94% of all dwellings. Renting is very uncommon at 10.4%, and many residents own their homes outright.

Living here requires a car, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The community has seen significant movement, with 44.7% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 2.1%.

Job prospects are challenging, with an unemployment rate of 8.8% that is well above the national figure. Only 48.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no residents have schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.