Gympie

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 24.1% of people aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.6% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 10.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the Australian average.

A high number of people report having no religion (47.0%), which is well above both the Queensland and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.2%.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.6% completing Year 12. Most qualified adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,022, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.3% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 12.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 14.1% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than most similar areas. Around 3.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 633 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20 years.

Single-person households (34.7%) and one-parent families (26.5%) are far more common here than in most other areas. Because of this, homes are smaller, with only 2.3 people per home.

Separate houses are very common, making up 84.6% of dwellings. While 37.5% of households rent, typical weekly rents ($295) and monthly mortgage payments ($1,200) are well below national figures.

Cars are the main way to get around, and working from home is far less common than across Australia. While the area has many public transport stops, only 0.7% of people use them to commute.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.0% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.9%) compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 7.0% is a little above the national figure. Health care and retail are the biggest industries.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 95.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.