Finch Hatton

The community is notably older than most areas, with seniors (65+) making up 23% of the population. About 3.6% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, while only 7.3% of residents were born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with just 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 45.8%. Those with no religion make up 33.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are generally lower here, with the typical household earning $1,279 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.3% of residents, a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11.3% of people.

Volunteering is common, with 18.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.5%) compared to most areas.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure of $540, and the typical age is 30, which is noticeably older than the national average.

Many people live alone here—31.8%, which is well above the national average of 25.6%. Typical households are small, with just 2.2 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses (96.9%), and 48.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is well below the national average at a typical $250 per week.

Cars are essential, as 59.9% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops in the area. Very few people (3.8%) live without a motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 26% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded.

Only 51.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The local workforce is concentrated in agriculture, manufacturing, and mining.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7. No one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and health services are not reachable on foot.