Hatton Vale

The community is younger than most, with 21.2% of people being children under 15. About 4.4% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and far fewer were born overseas compared to the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by German, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 91.7% of people using it only. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.7%, which is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures. Christianity is also common at 44.7%.

The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher than the national figure. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 44.7% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical household income is $1,887 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. However, the proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week is well below the national figure.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with a long-term health condition reported by 33.2% of people. This is well above the national figure, and 11.1% have a mental health condition.

The area has a high number of people providing unpaid care and caring for children. Notably, 7.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents in Hatton Vale earn more than those in the state or national averages, with a typical personal income of $754. There is also a very low unemployment rate of 0.0% for this group.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 58.7% of households.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 93.5% have three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent here, with only 9.6% of households renting, far below the national figure.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 66.5% of workers drive to work and 0% use public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 43.1% owning two.

While 33.9% of people moved here in the last five years, recent arrivals from overseas are far less common than in the rest of Australia.

Full-time employment is higher than the national figure at 62.5%. People commonly work in transport, warehousing, health care, and retail.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, health service, or public transport.