Groomsville

Children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 45, making the community noticeably older than the Queensland average of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the primary faith for 56.1% of residents. Those with no religion make up 32.6%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

The community is highly educated, with 33.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 21.9%. Most residents completed Year 12, and qualifications are often in management, health, or society and culture.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,009, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the national average of 22.6%.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities and 22.7% having a long-term health condition, both of which are well below the national averages.

Community spirit is very high, as 30.8% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common here than in most other areas.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. First Nations personal and household incomes are among the highest at this level.

Family life is central here, with 54.5% of homes being couples with children and only 8.2% of people living alone. Because of this, homes typically hold 2.7 people, slightly more than the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house. While 36.7% are owned outright, 53.1% have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $1,831.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and the drive time to the city is very long at 118 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40% of people moving in during the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 71.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work as professionals in health care or public administration.

Groomsville is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.