Fishery Falls

The area is far older than the national figure, with 21% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.2%, which is well below the Queensland average of 18.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 82.9% of people, though the proportion using another language at home is higher than in many similar areas. A small number of residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian, while 33.2% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average of 38.9%.

A higher number of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state and national figures. Many adults have completed Year 12, but the rate is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,221. The typical personal weekly income of $715 is a little below the Queensland average.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than the national figure.

Participation in volunteering is much lower than in most areas, and far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the state average. About 13.6% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $833 and a household income of $2,250, both of which are well above the national and state figures.

Couples without children make up the largest group at 47.8%. People living alone are a little more common here than in the rest of Queensland.

Home ownership is strong, with 42% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is well below the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $260.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

Migration is relatively low, with fewer people moving into the area in the last five years than the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure. Work is spread across agriculture, health, and education.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.