Deuchar

Children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 9.8% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split between Christianity at 47.7% and people with no religion at 38.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Roughly 45.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes in Deuchar are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,125. Only 4.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

A little more than 10% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average. Around 6.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, including 27.9% who care for children.

There are 12 First Nations people living in the area. Their typical personal income of $449 is well below the Queensland average of $563.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. While 57.6% are couples with children, one-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 46.7% are owned outright, far above the national average. Very few people rent, at only 5.0%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. No one in the community lives in a home without a motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 26.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is 7.5%, which is a little above the national rate of 5.1%. Common industries for workers include health care, agriculture, and retail.

Deuchar is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.