Ferney

The community is far older than the national figure, with 33.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.6% of the population, which is far below the Queensland average of 18.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage commonly cite English, German, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Around 9.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 98.9% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 59.1% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.9% report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 26.3% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $1,562 a week, which is about the same as the Queensland average. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

About 29% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common at 18.3%. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.5% of the population, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Volunteering is very high here, with 30.1% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is alongside a higher-than-usual 4.6% of residents who served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes are typically large, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 48.8% of families, and very few people (12.1%) live alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than elsewhere, with only 12.1% of households renting.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Most people drive to work, and 8.8% work from home.

About 35.1% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 67.6%. However, the unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is well above the state average of 5.4%.

Ferney is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.