Eukey

The community is far older than most areas, with 30% of residents aged 65 and over and a very small population of children under 15. About 4.3% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is about the same as the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish. Only 12.9% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 43.6% of people identifying as Christian and 42.9% reporting no religion.

Eukey is highly qualified, with 26.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average, and 57.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure much lower than most areas.

Health needs are high here, as 34.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.7% need help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 24.6%, far above the national figure. There is also a higher than usual level of unpaid care and housework, while 4.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,124 and the typical age is 30, both of which are far above the national and state figures.

Homes are typically small, with only 2.1 people per home. Over half of households are couples without children, and 28.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, although they are typically smaller, with only 50.8% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. However, 23.6% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable, as only 24.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years, far below the 40.7% national average.

Only 43.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 9.8%.