Highgrove

Children under 15 make up 28.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average. While the typical resident is 50, there are no seniors aged 65 and over, and de facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.7%, which is far below the national figure. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, Irish, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below both the Queensland and Australian averages.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 78.6%. The proportion of people with no religion is 35.7%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is highly educated, with 34.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. However, only 40% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Incomes are very low, with a typical weekly household earning $899, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are high, with 28.6% of people reporting a mental health condition, far above the national average. Additionally, 10.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the state figure.

Community spirit is high, with 34.8% of people volunteering, far above the national average. There is also a very high rate of unpaid care, with 39.1% of people providing care and 47.8% caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The few First Nations records show a typical personal income of $350, which is much lower than the national figure.

One-parent families are very common at 36.4%, far above the national average. Households typically contain 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Housing costs are low, with a typical weekly rent of $300 and monthly home-loan payments of $1,083, both of which are well below the national average.

The area is completely isolated from public transport, with no stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is 129 minutes, which is much higher than most areas.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 56.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

Highgrove is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and 0% of homes are near public transport.