Innisfail Estate

The area has a very high First Nations population at 15.1%, which is far above the Queensland figure. Residents are generally older than most, with 21.8% aged 65 and over, though there is also a good number of children under 15.

Born overseas make up 24.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. People of Australian, English, Italian, Irish and Indian ancestry are the most common groups.

Language diversity is very high here, with 27% of people using another language at home, far above the state average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; only 21.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are lower than the state and national averages, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical incomes are well below the national and state figures. The typical weekly household income is $1,246, and very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 7.8%. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the state average.

Participation in volunteering is much lower than in most areas. About 13% of people volunteer, and 13% provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

The First Nations community is large, with a typical personal income of $479, which is lower than the state average. The unemployment rate for this group is very high at 30.6%.

One-parent families (20%) and people living alone (31.1%) are both much more common here than in most other areas. Most homes contain two people.

Renting is very common, with 45.2% of households renting, far above the national figure. However, typical weekly rents are far below the national average at $230.

Cars are essential for most, as 10.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of the country.

The area has seen a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 27.4%, which is far above the national average. About 34.8% of people moved here in the last five years.

While full-time employment is slightly above the national average, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state figure. Agriculture and healthcare are the main industries.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While almost every home is near a park or school, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.