Glen Echo

The community is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 51 and children under 15 making up only 6.1%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 6.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.1%, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Italian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the sole language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little or no English.

About 44.9% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 36.7%, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 25% completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical personal income being $525 and typical family incomes sitting at $1,375.

Residents report fewer health struggles than most, with long-term health conditions affecting only 14.3% of people, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 44.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. Conversely, only 7% provide unpaid care, which is much lower than most areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average with a typical age of 43. Their typical personal income of $1,199 is far above the national figure of $540.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, who make up 70.6% of families. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 1.1 people per bedroom, well above the national figure of 0.8.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Around 21.7% of people work from home, which is well above the Queensland average.

About 36.7% of residents have moved house in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area, and full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60.9%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or construction.

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