Gowrie Junction

The area is much younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37 and a children's population well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 11.5%, which is well below the Queensland average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.6% born here and only 6.2% born overseas. This is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 94.1% of residents. Only 2.6% use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 63.9% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.2%, which is well below the national figure.

A little over half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the national figure. Many of the local qualified professionals hold degrees in engineering, management, and commerce.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,277. About 24.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.

Health outcomes are slightly better than average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (26.7%) and mental health conditions (7.0%) compared to the rest of Australia.

The community is very active in unpaid care, with 34.5% of people caring for children—a figure well above the national average. There is also a notably high number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations residents are relatively successful here, with a Year 12 completion rate of 55.8%, which is far above the national figure. Their typical household income is also well above the state and national averages.

Homes are typically large, with 3.0 people per household, which is much higher than most areas. Most residents live in couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (99.6%), with 96.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 7.3%, which is far below the national average.

Car dependence is very high, as 73.4% of people drive to work and almost no one uses public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 44.3% owning two.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 72.8% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is low at 2.6%, and most people are employed full-time.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, and 0% of homes have a walkable city layout.