Foresthome

Foresthome is far older than most areas, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 27.4% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.7%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 3.6% born overseas. This is far below the national average and is reflected in the local ancestry, where Italian, English and Irish roots are most common.

English is the primary language for 84.5% of residents, and only 6.0% use another language at home. This is well below the Queensland average, though it remains higher than in many similar rural areas.

Faith is common here, with 78.6% of residents identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up only 10.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 3.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $907, which is a little above the national figure. While few households earn over $3,000 a week, 13.2% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here, as 36.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 10.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 25.0% of people providing such support. This is far above the national average, alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

First Nations residents have a typical age of 35, which is far older than the national figure. While household income for this group is far above the national average, typical personal income is far below.

Homes are smaller on average, with just 2.0 people per home. This is partly because 37.1% of people live alone, a rate far above the national average.

Housing is almost exclusively made up of detached houses, 71.4% of which are owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and every single home in the area has three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and 18.2% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 14.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 65.9%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or manufacturing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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