Inglewood

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 24.6% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 89% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Queensland and Australian figures.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 27.9% of residents completing Year 12. Just 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $952 a week. Only 4.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the state figure.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.1% of people. This is reflected in the 7.4% of residents who need help with daily activities, a figure a little above the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 17.7% of people contributing, which is well above the national figure. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to most areas.

There are 95 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age is a little younger than the national figure at 22 years. Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 23.5%.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 36.8% of people living alone and 25% of families being one-parent households, both of which are far above the national average.

Separate houses make up 93.2% of homes, far more than the national figure. Rent is far below the national average at a typical $200 a week, and 38.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport routes or stops. Only 3.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

Migration is lower than average, with 29.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.5% of the population.

About 50.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Major industries include agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as health and education.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. While most people can walk to health services and groceries, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.