Illinbah

Families are a major feature here, with children under 15 making up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia (75%), though 16.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry are the most common backgrounds after Australian.

English is the main language used at home for 85.9% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 38.3% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 38.3% of the population.

A higher proportion of adults have a bachelor degree or more (22%) compared to similar areas. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average, sitting at 44.2%.

Typical family weekly income is $2,062, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Personal incomes are a little below the state and national figures, with the typical person earning $687 a week.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 22.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Very few people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework and childcare are very common here; 35% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly, far above the national figure of 20.7%. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, but the typical income for these households is $2,250, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.6% of households.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Rent is very high at a typical $470 per week, and typical home-loan payments are a little above the state average at $2,000 a month.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and over half have two.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.1%. Many residents work as technicians and tradespeople, and construction is the most common industry.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no amenities, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.