Dirnbir

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 37, making the community a little younger than the Queensland and Australian averages.

About 23.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. While Australian ancestry is most common at 64.4%, English ancestry also features at 16.9%.

People using another language at home account for 15.3% of the population, which is a little above the state average. Despite this, everyone in the community speaks English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 33.9%, which is well below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.7% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Typical personal weekly incomes are well above the national figure at $1,062. Household incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas, reaching a typical $2,249 per week.

The community is very healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 16.9%, which is far below the national average. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 32.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. This is far above the national figure, though volunteering is much lower than usual at 10.0%.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $425, which is well below the national figure, though their typical household income is a little above the average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is a little above the national average, and one-parent families are more common here than in most areas.

Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at just $175. However, the typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,733, which is about the same as the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, with no one using public transport to get to work. No public transport stops or routes serve the community.

About 35.8% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is a little lower than the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Work participation is very high, with 90.0% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, though the unemployment rate is well above the national average at 8.9%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.