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The community is older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45 and 28.3% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish are the main ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home here. This means no one in the community uses another language, a figure far below both the Queensland and national averages.

Religious faith is common, with 66% of people identifying as Christians. Only 13.2% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Formal qualifications are low, as no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. About 40% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly personal income is $1,125, which is well above the national figure. Similarly, typical family income is $2,333, a little above the national average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.3% of people. While 7.5% of residents need help with daily activities, the rate of long-term health conditions is far below the national average.

The community has a high rate of service, with 13.6% of people having served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most other areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 25. While their typical personal income of $724 is well above the national figure, their typical family income is well below.

Families are split evenly between couples with children and couples without, and there are no one-parent families. This is far below the national average.

Homes are not crowded, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is well below the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,517.

Public transport is non-existent with no stops or routes available. Most people drive to work, though 18.8% work from home, which is well above the Queensland average.

The population is very stable, with only 16.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 71.9%, far above the national average. Half of the workforce works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.