Hamilton Creek

This is a senior-heavy community with 31.6% of people aged 65 or over, a figure far above the national average. It is also home to a significant First Nations population, at 11.8%, which is well above the Queensland and national figures.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 67.1% born here and only 7.9% born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the sole language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or have little to no English, which is far below the national average.

About 39.5% of residents have no religion, which is roughly the same as the national figure, while 22.4% identify as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 18.6% of residents completing Year 12 and just 5.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical personal weekly income of $487. However, 22.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is slightly above the state average.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 35.5% of people, though no one reported needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Only 12.2% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is far below the national average, though about 13.5% of residents do volunteer work.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the national average with a typical age of 29. Their typical personal income is $333, which is far below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per dwelling. Single-person households are common at 29.6%, and one-parent families are well above the national average at 20.9%.

Most people live in separate houses, with 88.9% of homes being detached. While 37% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rent is very low at $190, far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes available. About 24% of people work from home, which is well above the Queensland average.

The population is very stable, with only 17.3% of residents moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national average.

While 60% of the workforce is employed full-time, the unemployment rate is very high at 20%, which is far above the state and national figures.

The area has a walkability score of 0, meaning there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.