Eli Waters

The population is far older than the national figure, with 33.7% of people aged 65 and over. About 5.7% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the Queensland average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 18.7% of the community was born overseas, although this is well below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 88.5% of residents. While the 4.9% who use another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the Australian average.

A little more than 43% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 45.7%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 39.7% of people completing Year 12 and 10.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,038, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a much lower rate than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, with 40.4% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national rate, and 11% of residents need help with daily activities.

A higher than average 14.6% of people provide unpaid care, and 6% have served in the Defence Force. However, the 10.4% who volunteer is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 18. Unemployment is well above the national figure at 17%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.9% of households. Most homes contain two people.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 46.5% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $370.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 72.1% of workers commuting as the driver. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

Movement into the area is high, with 50.8% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national figure.

Only 40.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, well above the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few are near health services, schools, or groceries.