Gregory River

Children make up a much larger share of the population here than in most areas. While the typical resident is 40, nearly 20% of people are seniors, and there is a higher rate of de facto relationships compared to the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7% born overseas—far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language used at home for 81.3% of residents. Very few people use another language, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

About 46.8% of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.1%, which is well below the Queensland average.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical personal and household incomes are slightly above the national figure. A higher proportion of people earn $2,000 or more a week compared to most other areas.

Residents are notably healthier than average, with a long-term health condition rate of 19.7%, which is well below the state and national figures. Mental health conditions are also less common here.

More people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework than in most areas. Around 17% of the community volunteer, slightly above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the general population. However, the small number of First Nations residents have a typical personal income and age far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children, as 62.7% of families are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and renting is very rare at just 4.8%. Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 43.2%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 60.8% of workers driving to work and most homes owning multiple vehicles. Public transport use is very low.

The population is relatively stable, with 30% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas. People mainly work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.