Highland Plains

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than Queensland and Australia. There are far fewer children and no seniors, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.0% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

The community is more likely to have no religion than people in other areas, with 45.0% reporting no affiliation, well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than the national average, with far fewer people having completed Year 12. Those with degrees often specialise in engineering, agriculture, or health.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, but personal incomes are well below. There are no people earning $2,000 or more per week.

About 30.0% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. However, there are far fewer people with mental health conditions compared to most areas.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 24.4% of people providing such support, far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest at this level.

There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 22, slightly younger than the national average. First Nations household incomes are far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. One-parent families make up 27.3% of the community, which is far above the national figure.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the state average at $2,000. Rent is about the same as the state figure at $340 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is very long at 121 minutes, and no one works from home.

Movement is high in this community, as 41.7% of the population has moved house within the last five years.

Jobs and work are strong, with a far higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than in most areas. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national figure.

There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0.