Ducklo

First Nations people make up 9.2% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure. The community is older than average, with the typical resident aged 44 and 20.9% of people aged 65 or over.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.9% of people born overseas—far below the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 88.6% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents identify as Christian (60.5%). Only 27.1% of people report having no religion, a figure far below that of both Queensland and Australia.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 34.9% of people completing Year 12 and 5.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure. The typical household earns $1,145 a week, and only 3.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 33.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.5% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 15.2% of people provide unpaid care—well above the national figure. Around 18.9% of residents also volunteer.

There are 28 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 26. However, no one in this group reports speaking a First Nations language.

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.7 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, at 16.3%.

Every single home in Ducklo is a separate house. Renting is far less common than in the state, with 38.5% of people owning their homes outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every household owning at least one vehicle. Notably, 24.6% of people work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years—far below the Queensland average of 44.8%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 29.5% of workers. While 65.6% are employed full-time, the unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is well above the national figure.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, giving the area a walkability score of 0.0.