Hebel

Hebel is much older than most similar areas, with a typical age of 51 and 24.2% of people aged 65 or over. This is well above the national figure. It also has a significant First Nations population at 9.7%, which is much higher than the state average.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 80.6% born here. Those born overseas make up 9.7% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below both the Queensland and national figures.

About 64.5% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 35.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly personal income is $824, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,124, well below the national average of $1,746.

About 30.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, a little above the national average. Heart disease and lung conditions are the most common reports.

Volunteering is very high here, with 35.8% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid care or care for children.

The First Nations community is older than the state average, with a typical age of 37. Household income for First Nations people is $900, which is far below the state figure.

Many people live alone (34.6%), which is well above the national average. This helps explain why homes are smaller, with a typical 2.1 people per household.

Home ownership is high, with 46.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $83.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 33.3% of workers drive to get to their jobs.

The community is relatively stable, though 37.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with 86.7% of people working full-time, far above the national average. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Hebel is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.4. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk, and only about half of the homes are within walking distance of a school or groceries.