Finnie

Finnie is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 55 and children under 15 making up only 5.8% of the population. First Nations people make up 8.7% of the community, which is well above the Queensland figure of 4.6%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87% born here. This is far below the national average for overseas birth, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home in Finnie. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is more religious than most, with 75.4% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While only 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree, a high number of residents have completed Year 12, at 62.5%, which is well above the national average.

Earnings are significantly higher here than in most areas; 21.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, and the typical household weekly income is $2,125, well above the Queensland figure.

Health challenges are more common here, with 40.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national average, and 10.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is common, with 29.5% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. There is also a higher than average number of Defence Force veterans at 6.5%.

The First Nations population is older than the state average, with a typical age of 57. Household income for First Nations people is among the highest at this level, reaching $5,249.

Many residents live alone (34.6%), which is well above the national figure. Households are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.3 people per home.

Every home in Finnie is a separate house, and 46.2% are owned outright. This high rate of ownership helps explain why the typical monthly mortgage payment is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a 95-minute drive to the city. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The community has a strong employment record with 0.0% unemployment. Most people work full-time, commonly in retail trade, education, or finance.

Finnie is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.