Feluga

Feluga is a young community where 32.7% of people are children under 15, a figure far above the national average. Seniors make up only 12.4% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure of 17.0%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 5.6% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with Italian and English ancestry are the most common groups after those of Australian descent.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Many residents identify as Christian (61.1%), while those with no religion make up 26.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, but adults with a bachelor's degree (14.0%) are far below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical personal weekly income is $816, which is about the same as the national figure. However, households earning $3,000 or more a week (10.9%) are well below the Queensland average.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions (21.2%) than the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions affect 7.2% of the population.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 40.1% of people caring for children unpaid, which is far above the national figure. Volunteering is also high at 24.2%.

First Nations people in Feluga are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 29. Their typical personal income is $762, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (68.3%).

Almost every home is a separate house (98.9%), and 87% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $230, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Only 8.1% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A higher-than-average 65.2% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. The most common industries are agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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