Duckinwilla

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 55. While 10.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people—well above the national figure of 3.2%—children under 15 make up only 13.2%, which is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (71.1%), and those born overseas make up only 7.9%, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home here, meaning the proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is lower than in most areas, with 31.6% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the Queensland average of 41.2%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest at this level, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 26.9% completing Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical family earning $1,375, well below the national figure of $2,120. Half of all individuals earn under $650 per week.

Health challenges are common here; 36.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 7.9% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 40% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average of 20.7%. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 10%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though the median age for this group is far younger than the state average at just 5 years.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53.8% having children and 42.3% without. There are no one-parent families in the area, which is far below the national average.

Homes are packed more tightly than usual, with 1.0 person per bedroom, well above the national figure of 0.8. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,083, which is far below the national average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it completely reliant on private vehicles.

The community is somewhat mobile, with 37.1% of people moving in the last five years, although this is still well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 36.7%, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

Duckinwilla is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.