Hunchy

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with nearly 20% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population, those in their 40s and 50s are the largest group.

People born overseas make up 22.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Only 3.5% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (48.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the Queensland and Australian averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 27.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 61.6% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the state average.

Typical household income is $1,773 a week, which is slightly higher than the national figure. About 22.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a proportion higher than most similar areas.

About 27% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of residents, slightly above the national figure.

Local participation is high, with 20.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the state average. Unpaid housework is also much more common here than in most other similar areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 53. Their personal and household incomes are also well above the figures seen in Queensland and Australia.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per dwelling, which is higher than most areas. Very few people live alone (15.5%), and couples with children make up 55.3% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (97.6%), and 39.8% are owned outright. Renting is very uncommon at 9.7%, far below the state and national figures.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by transit. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

Around 33.6% of people moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.3% of the population.

The proportion of people working or looking for work is lower than most areas, with full-time employment at 46.6%, which is far below the national average. Many residents work in health care, education, or construction.

Walking is difficult due to a steep average terrain slope of 18.6% and a total lack of nearby shops or services. The walkability score is very low, making the area almost entirely car-dependent.