Dimbulah

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 24.2% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

Italian heritage is prominent here, with 17.4% of residents claiming Italian ancestry and Italy being the most common overseas birthplace. However, the 17% of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

Language diversity is high for this level of area, as 14.4% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is largely driven by the local Italian-speaking community, with 6.1% of the population speaking Italian.

Religious faith remains strong in Dimbulah; 54.1% identify as Christian, and the 30.9% who have no religion is far below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 37.5% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly household earning $1,161. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in the state and nation, though 5.7% of people still need help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 20.2% of people volunteer, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 16.5% of people providing such support.

There are 70 First Nations people in the area, though they face significant economic gaps, with a typical household income of $743, which is far below the state average.

The area has a high number of people living alone (30.2%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families (19.6%) compared to most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (91.6%), and 47.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are also very low, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The community is heavily car-dependent, though 21% of people work from home, which is well above the state average. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state. Interestingly, recent overseas arrivals are much higher than in most similar areas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 40.6% of the workforce. While full-time employment is slightly above the national average, the unemployment rate is also a little higher at 6.2%.

Dimbulah is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 40.6% of homes have a 15-minute walk to local amenities.