Golden Fleece

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the Queensland average. However, children under 15 make up 22.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

About 26.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Most people identify as Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish.

English is the main language for 91.1% of the community, though 11.1% use another language at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, despite being far below the national figure.

The community is strongly religious, with 71.1% identifying as Christian. Only 15.6% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 51.3% have completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $433. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, as 22.2% of people need help with daily activities and 37.8% have a long-term health condition, both of which are far above the national average.

Residents are very active at home, with 40.0% caring for children unpaid and 31.4% doing significant housework. This high level of care extends to the wider community, where 20.0% of people volunteer.

The First Nations population is very small, with only one person identified. This resident is far older than the national average and has a personal income far below the national figure.

Families here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Homes are crowded, with people per bedroom well above the state average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,088, which is well below the Queensland average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 19.0% of the workforce works from home.

Around 31.9% of residents have moved in the last five years, a rate that is well below both the state and national figures.

While 71.4% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 24.0%, which is far above the national average. Jobs are mainly in transport, manufacturing, and retail.

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