Duaringa

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 23.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is also younger than typical, with children under 15 accounting for 23.7% of residents.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 4.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, and very few people—just 2.7%—use another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

About 58% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 36.7% of residents completing Year 12. Only 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally lower than typical, with the usual weekly family income being $1,575, well below the national figure of $2,120. Typical weekly personal income is $748, which is about the same as the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.5% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.7% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also slightly higher than the national average.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the town, though it faces challenges with an unemployment rate of 26.1%, which is far above the national figure of 12.3%.

A large number of people live alone (35.0%) or in one-parent families (17.8%), both of which are much higher than in most other areas.

Almost all homes are separate houses (94.2%), and many are owned outright. Rent is very affordable, with the typical weekly rent of $115 being far below the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. Interestingly, 23.8% of people walk to work.

About 35.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the biggest employers at 23.0%. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 61.5%.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.2, well below the state average. While many can walk to groceries, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.