Gairloch

The area is far older than the Queensland average, with a typical resident aged 59. Over half the population is aged 65 or over, while there are no children under 15.

Italian heritage is very prominent here, with 80.6% of people claiming this ancestry. About 19.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Italian is spoken at home by 22.6% of residents, contributing to a rate of people using another language that is well above the state average.

Most residents identify as Christian (64.5%), while those with no religion make up 32.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 28.6% of people completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,062 per week, though no one in the area earns $2,000 or more weekly.

Health needs are high, as 35.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.9% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the state average.

Over half the population (51.9%) spends 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, a figure far above the national average.

First Nations residents make up 12.9% of the population, with a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are small, with a typical 2.1 people per dwelling, and most are made up of couples without children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,500, which is well above the state average, while weekly rents are far below at $185.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on other means of travel.

The population is very stable, with only 9.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the Queensland average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (70.4%), which is well above the national figure.

Gairloch is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.