Dalysford

The community is far older than the state average, with 26.5% of people aged 65 or over. This helps explain why there are so few children, as those under 15 make up just 11% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the residents (48.5%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes in Dalysford are well below the national average, with the typical personal weekly income at just $457. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

The population faces more health challenges than most areas, with 8.8% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well above the national figure of 5.8%.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 24.3% of people providing such support, which is far above the state average. Additionally, the rate of former Defence Force members is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 8.8% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is noticeably older than the national typical age and has a typical personal income of $262, which is far below the national figure.

Homes here are slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. Most are couples, and the area has far fewer one-parent families than most similar places.

Home ownership is strong, with 44.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most are separate houses, and very few people rent.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is relatively high, with 38.9% of people having moved in the last five years, though this is a little below the national average.

The job market is struggling compared to other areas, with a very high unemployment rate of 20.9%. Only 37.4% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.

This is a car-dependent area with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 10.1%.