Harrisville

The community is slightly older than average, with 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (10.5%) than the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 95.4% of people using it at home. This is far above the national average, and almost no one in the area speaks little or no English.

The area is more religious than most similar places; 59.7% identify as Christian, and the 32.1% who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,533, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal weekly income is also lower than most areas at $645.

A higher number of people here need help with daily activities (7.0%) compared to the national average of 5.8%. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care (15.2%) and do significant unpaid housework than those in most similar areas. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members at 6.1%.

First Nations people make up 4.3% of the population. While the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national figure, First Nations household income is much higher than most similar areas at $2,374.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Very few people live alone (15.1%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (98.3%), with 84.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national figure, typically $285 per week.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one in the area commutes using public transport.

About 36.2% of people moved here in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 7.1% of the population.

The workforce is similar to state levels, with 61.3% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries include construction, health care, and retail.

Harrisville is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.0, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.