Farnsfield

Children under 15 make up 27.4% of the population, a figure well above both the state and national averages. The area is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 35, and has a very low proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About 14.7% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national figure. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Italian.

English is the primary language for 93.7% of the community. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Queensland and Australian averages.

Over half of the population (51.6%) identify as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 36.8%, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. A typical resident has completed Year 12, though this is still far below the national figure.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,958 per week. However, no one in the community earns $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.1% of people, which is well below the national figure. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life; 36.5% of people care for children, which is among the highest for its level and far above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few individuals present. The typical age for this group is just 4, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Homes in Farnsfield are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. No one in the community lives alone, and 64.9% of households are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $230, well below the state and national averages.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is more common here than in the rest of the state, at 23.4%.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43.6% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure slightly above the national average.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 61.7%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Nearly 45% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, shops, or parks within a 15-minute walk, far below the state average.