Hopeland

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 44 and a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. However, it also has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas.

Australia is the birthplace for 82% of residents, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than both Queensland and Australia.

English is the main language for most, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Christianity is common here, while the proportion of people with no religion is among the lowest for its level and far below the national average.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and a far lower rate of Year 12 completion compared to the state.

Typical weekly household income is $1,449, which is a little below the national figure, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy good health, with a far lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.5% of people contributing, a figure far above the state and national averages.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age for these residents is far older than the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling, and two-thirds of families consist of couples with children.

Every home is a separate house, and half are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rents are also far below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly rent of $175.

The area is highly car-dependent, though 42.6% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with a far lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, with a huge 58.8% of the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no amenities, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.