Horseshoe Lagoon

Children under 15 make up 24.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical age is 38, de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

About 14.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

People using another language at home are much more common here than in similar areas, at 14.6%. This is a little above the Queensland figure, though it remains well below the national average.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 52.6% of people identifying as Christian. Only 24.4% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 35.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas, with the usual household earning $1,339 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas, at 7.5%. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent, affecting 31% of residents.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. However, local volunteering is much lower than in most similar places.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,124, which is far above the Queensland figure of $563.

Homes tend to be larger, with a typical 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are very rare at 2.5%, far below the national figure of 14.1%.

Every single home here is a separate house. While 34.3% are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $256, which is well below the national figure of $375.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, as only 25.8% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and no recent overseas arrivals were recorded.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 66.3%. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 41.9% of the workforce.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or health service.