Glen Esk

Residents are far older than the state and national average, with over a quarter of the population aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.1%, which is well below the national figure.

The community has a strong connection to British roots, with English and Australian ancestry both accounting for 38.2% of residents. About 23.6% of people were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

English is the primary language for 83.6% of the population. While 7.3% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most similar areas, with 43.6% identifying as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 36.4%, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is far below state and national levels, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The typical highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $933 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Health challenges are more common here, as 10.9% of people need help with daily activities and 32.7% have a long-term health condition. Both figures are well above the national average.

This is a highly active community for volunteering, with 33.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also very common, with 44.4% of residents providing such support.

First Nations residents are among the highest earners at this level, with a typical personal income of $2,500, which is far above the national figure. The First Nations population here is also far younger, with a typical age of just 4.

Household sizes are slightly higher than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are very common, accounting for 26.3%, which is far above the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and none are rented. While 36.4% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,499 are well above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 37.8%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 14%.