Doolbi

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 23.8% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 10.9% compared to the 3.2% national average.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.2%), though there is a higher proportion of overseas-born people compared to similar areas. Those with European roots are most common, with Australian, English, and Scottish being the top ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of the community. Only 4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas, as only 32.7% of residents report having no religion, well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 37.2% of residents completing Year 12. A typical adult is less likely to hold a university degree compared to the rest of Australia.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $974 a week. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most areas; 39.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.9% need help with daily activities, far above the national average of 5.8%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 27.7% volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many also provide unpaid care, with 21.3% of people doing so.

The First Nations community is smaller than in 62% of similar areas. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $324, which is among the lowest for this level and far below the national figure.

Living alone is much more common here than elsewhere, accounting for 35% of households. This is consistent with the older population, and the typical home is smaller, with 2.2 people per household.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 60% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is rare at 12.5%, and typical weekly rents of $255 are well below the national average.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops or routes. All homes have at least one vehicle, and 70% of workers drive to their jobs, while 20% work from home.

Movement into the area has been relatively high, with 40.2% of residents moving house in the last five years, a figure about the same as the national average.

Few adults are working or looking for work (34%), which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many who do work are in agriculture, public safety, or mining.

Doolbi is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and public transport.