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The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 10.7%, well above the Queensland figure of 4.6%. While children under 15 are also well above the national average at 23.2%, the typical resident is 45, making the population noticeably older than the rest of Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the number of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Those with an overseas birthplace are most likely to have come from South Africa.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith here at 58.9%. This helps explain why the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and far fewer residents completed Year 12 compared to the state average.

Typical family income is well below the national figure at $1,437 a week. However, typical household income is a little above the Queensland average, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report fewer health issues than most, with no one needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%.

Unpaid care is a major part of life here; 50% of people care for children unpaid, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%. Many people also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

There are six First Nations people in the area. Their typical income is far above the national figure, though their typical age is far younger at just 4 years.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Most families are couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is far above the national figure at $4,333. Households are more crowded than usual, with 1.2 people per bedroom.

The area is very car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This explains why a huge 59.1% of the workforce works from home, a figure far above the national average.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 54.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a full-time employment rate well above the national average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.