Deeragun

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 25.3% of the population being children under 15. This youthfulness is mirrored in the high proportion of de facto relationships, which are much more common here than in most other areas.

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

English is the main language for the vast majority of households. The proportion of people using another language at home is well below the national figure, and very few people speak little or no English.

A high number of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to the state and nation. Certificate III and IV qualifications are the most common highest level of study.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are a little below the national figure. While personal incomes are about the same as the national average, there are far fewer high-earning households compared to most areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most other areas. About 29.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 33.6% of people providing this care, which is well above the national figure. The area also has a much higher share of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

Deeragun has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with 507 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, and they have a higher rate of Year 12 completion than the national figure.

The area is dominated by families, with 53.5% being couples with children and a very high rate of one-parent families. Consequently, homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household.

Most residents live in separate houses, and there is a very high proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, while outright home ownership is far below the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with very few people working from home or using public transport to commute. Only 3.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.5% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the national trend.

Full-time employment is well above the state and national averages, and more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas. Common industries include health care, retail, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many residents live far from health services and groceries, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.