Fisher

The community is far older than the state or national figures, with 27.7% of people aged 65 or over. It also has a strong First Nations presence, with 12.3% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national average.

People born overseas make up 27.7% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 20.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is reflected in the fact that 6.2% of residents speak little or no English, a rate well above the state average.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 72.3% of people identifying as such. This explains why the 26.2% with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 32.1% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with 23.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income is $1,093, which is much higher than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state or nation, affecting 33.8% of people. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with no residents volunteering or spending 15 or more hours on housework. Only 14.3% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is far below the national average.

The First Nations community is much older than typical, with a median age of 47. This group also earns significantly more than others in their category, with a typical personal income of $1,375.

Small households are the norm, with 41.2% of people living alone, which is far above the state average. Consequently, the typical home holds only 1.8 people.

Most people own their homes outright (55.9%), and the typical weekly rent of $163 is much lower than the national figure. Homes here are usually small, with 55.9% having only one bedroom.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. About 11.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 45.9% of residents moving house in the last five years, a rate slightly above the Queensland average.

The workforce is very active, with 73.2% of adults working or looking for work, and unemployment is at 0.0%. Many residents work in mining, manufacturing, or as technicians and tradespeople.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. Most residents have no access to groceries, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.