Glencoe

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 43. There is a strong First Nations presence, as 5.9% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most areas.

Most people here were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents than the national average. Common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

English is the dominant language, with 95.1% of people using it at home. The share of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Qualifications are mostly practical, with half of residents holding a Certificate III or IV. The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, and 27.9% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, though the number of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state average.

There is a high rate of unpaid work, with far more people providing care for children or performing housework than the national average. Also, 8.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, one of the highest rates for this level.

First Nations residents are far older than the national typical age of 24, coming in at 32. Their typical personal income is also far above the national figure.

Families are the mainstay of the community, with 66.9% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why households are larger than usual, averaging 2.7 people per home.

Every single home in Glencoe is a separate house, and 93.3% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 39.4% of houses owned outright, which is far above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every household owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. The drive to the city typically takes 97 minutes.

The population is very stable, as only 25.4% of people have moved in the last five years, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Employment rates are very strong, with 71.5% of the population working full-time, which is far above the national figure. Common industries include construction and manufacturing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent due to a lack of nearby amenities. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.