Ellerbeck

First Nations people make up 11.6% of the community, which is well above the national figure. The area is notably older, with 25.1% of residents aged 65 and over and very few children.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most people claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language, spoken by 93.7% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

About 43.5% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the Queensland average. Other residents mainly identify as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and those with qualifications often hold certificates in engineering or hospitality.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $787. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

A little more than 7.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are common, particularly mental health and heart disease.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 31.5% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. The area also has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 8.6%.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area. While typical personal income for this group is much lower than most, typical household incomes are well above the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are varied, with 34.4% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Typical homes are small, housing just 2.2 people each.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 45.6% own their home outright. Rent is very low at a typical $200 per week, and monthly mortgage payments are also far below the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to get to work. Every single home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Unemployment is very high at 12.5%, well above the national figure. Those who are working are often employed as labourers in industries like agriculture or manufacturing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.