Dysart

The community is noticeably younger than most areas, with 21.8% of people being children under 15. About 8.2% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (9.8%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 38.5% of people report having no religion, which is roughly the same as the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, sitting at 38.8%.

Incomes are very high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,951, well above the Queensland figure. About 24.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents are in good health, as 18.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.

Community participation is lower than most areas, with only 12.0% of people volunteering. This is a little below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people in Dysart have a much higher typical personal income ($1,125) and unemployment rate (5.8%) that is well below the national figures. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 55.6%.

Family life is common here, with 60.7% of households consisting of couples with children. About 26.7% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

The area is dominated by rental properties (60.3%) and large separate houses, 88.3% of which have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of just $100.

Most people rely on cars for work, as there are no public transport stops in the area. Only 4.9% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.3% of people having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure of 40.7%.

The town is heavily reliant on the mining industry, where 43.5% of people work. Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 69.2%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.8. While most homes are near a park or school, only 15.2% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.