Haden

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and national figures of 38. About 19.1% of people are seniors, and there is a higher-than-usual proportion of people in de facto relationships.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.5% born here. This results in a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents compared to the rest of the country.

English is the only language used at home for 90.2% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 65.1% of people identifying as Christians. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical household and personal incomes are lower than the national figures. Only 12.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the Queensland average.

Health challenges are more common here, as 39.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and mental health conditions are also well above the average.

Local residents provide a lot of unpaid support, with a much higher rate of people caring for children and doing housework than in most areas. There is also a noticeably higher number of former Defence Force members.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.1% of the population. This group is far younger than the wider community, with a typical age of just 14.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Homes are typically large, with 94.9% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 43% of residents own their homes outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive time to the city is much longer than in most areas.

The population is very stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the movement rates seen across Queensland and Australia.

The local job market is very strong with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.