Fredericksfield

The community is noticeably older than the national typical age of 38, though children under 15 make up a higher share of the population than in most areas. About 6.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the Australian figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.6% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the main language for 81.1% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in similar areas, the rate is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Faith is common here, with 75.3% of people identifying as Christians. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 35.9% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national rate of 58.8%. A small number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $1,850 a week, which is a little above the Queensland figure. However, far fewer people earn $2,000 or more per week compared to the state and nation.

A higher share of people need help with daily activities than in most areas. Conversely, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate well above the national average. A high number of people also provide unpaid care and look after children.

The First Nations population is quite young, with a typical age of just 9. Household income for First Nations people is far above the national and state figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a high number of couples with children. Far fewer people live alone compared to the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 53.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower here than in most other areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no homes without a vehicle. While 23.2% of people work from home—well above the state average—there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 21.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is a little below the national figure. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries.

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