Durham Downs

The community is notably young and family-oriented, with a typical age of 32 and a high proportion of children. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state, while there are no residents aged 65 or over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 80.9% of the population.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity. Consequently, no residents report speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 46% identifying as Christian. This helps explain why the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Half of residents have completed Year 12, though the number of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national average. Many of the highest qualifications are in engineering and building.

Incomes are very high, with a typical household earning $2,666 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 22% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

Residents are in excellent health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing far below national levels. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the state average, though the number of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest at this level. About 26% of people provide unpaid childcare.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who identify as First Nations have a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Homes are slightly smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per dwelling. Most households are couples, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $150, which is far below the national figure. There is also significant spare room, with only 0.6 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. While 43.2% of people drive to work, 21.6% work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.7% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is about the same as the national average.

Employment is very strong, with 81.1% of people working full-time and no one unemployed. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with many in managerial roles.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.