Garbutt

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 14.9% of the population, which is far above the Queensland figure of 4.6%. The area has fewer children than most, with only 14.6% under age 15.

About 15% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

People using another language at home make up 8.9% of the community, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but far below the Australian average.

Forty-four percent of people identify with a Christian faith, while those with no religion make up 37.2%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

Qualifications are lower than the state and national averages, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 42% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,082 a week. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 33.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 9.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a very strong military connection, with 8.8% of people having served in the Defence Force, far above the national figure of 2.8%.

First Nations residents are among the largest group at this level, though they face significant hardship with an unemployment rate of 31% and a typical personal income of $416.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 44.8% of people living alone and a very high rate of one-parent families at 33.6%.

Renting is very common, with 54.9% of households renting, far above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $220, which is far below the national figure of $375.

Public transport is widely available with many stops and routes, which helps explain why 16.4% of homes have no motor vehicle—a rate far above the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.7% of people having moved in the last five years, and 13.3% arriving recently from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average, yet the unemployment rate is much higher at 9%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public safety.

The area is very walkable, with 89.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities and 86.8% within 10 minutes of public transport.