Geham

The community is significantly older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 47 and a small population of children under 15 at 14.3%. Marriages are common, while de facto relationships are much less frequent here than in most other areas.

The population is predominantly Australian and British in heritage, with 82.8% born in Australia. Only 7.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 61.9% identifying as Christian and 26.2% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

About 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the Queensland average. While the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, the typical person's highest school qualification is Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,924 per week, and nearly a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more. However, typical personal weekly incomes are a little below the national figure at $691.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.8% of residents. This is alongside a long-term health condition rate of 28.5%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 21.0% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. The area also has a much higher rate of unpaid carers and former Defence Force members than most other areas.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population. While First Nations households earn far more than the national average at $2,749, the typical personal income for this group is much lower at $187, and they are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 17.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and very few people living alone. Most families consist of couples with children, and one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

Every single home in Geham is a separate house, and 91.9% have three or more bedrooms. While 43.6% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,000, which is a little above the state average.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with 100% of homes owning a vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Most households have multiple cars, typically two or more.

The population is very stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is lower than both the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, and construction, with 15.9% of the workforce working from home.

Geham is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.