Grahams Creek

The area is far older than the Queensland and national averages, with 27.5% of people aged 65 and over. This contributes to a smaller proportion of children under 15, who make up 14.8% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage predominantly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Only 11.4% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

About 39.6% of people report having no religion, which is around the middle for similar areas and slightly below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 35.9% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are lower than the national and state figures, with a typical household earning $1,312 a week. Only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Daily health needs are high, as 9.4% of people need help with daily activities and 32.9% have a long-term health condition. Both figures are well above the national average.

The area has a high proportion of veterans, with 10.3% of people having served in the Defence Force. This is well above the Australian average of 2.8%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families are the norm, with 54.2% of homes being couples with children. Fewer people live alone here compared to most areas, at 16.4%.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 92.7% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 52.7% of residents own their home outright.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. About 17.2% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.8%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas. Common industries include transport, warehousing, and agriculture.

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 for any resident.