Gregory River

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages of 38. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, Scottish, or Irish. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English. This is far below the national average of 22.3% for other languages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.5%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 27.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is about the same as the state average. However, typical personal weekly income is $619, which is well below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.4% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care, with 21.6% doing so, which is far above the state average of 11.5%. Conversely, volunteers are much fewer here than in similar areas.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than most, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 64.2% of families are couples with children, and one-parent families are well above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 66.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Every home in the area is a separate house.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 57.1% have two cars.

About 37.7% of people have moved into the area in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in similar areas, though the unemployment rate is well above the national average at 8.6%. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, construction, and utilities.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.