Gaven

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 45. Children under 15 make up 14.7% of the community, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

About 23.4% of people were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas and about the same as the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 88.8% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 46.0%. This is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures.

Educational qualifications are far below the national average, with only 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area is home to many schools, including 11 within a 3km radius.

Weekly household incomes are a standout feature, with 27.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more, which is well above the national figure. The typical household earns $2,015 a week, a bit more than the state and national averages.

Health profiles are typical for its level, with 28.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is about the same as the state average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas, at 11.3%. This is a little below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is small, but household and personal incomes are far above those seen in Queensland and Australia.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is a little above the national average, while those living alone are much less common than in most areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 90.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rental rates are far below the state average, though typical mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

Car use is dominant, with 61% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 33.3% owning two and 28% owning four or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

A higher number of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. The most common industries are construction, health care, and professional services.

Gaven is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.