Inverlaw

Children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.7% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of residents. Only 2.6% use another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

About 53.7% of residents identify as Christian. The 35.8% who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 18.1%, though this is well below the national average of 26.3%. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the national figure.

Typical personal income is $870 per week, which is a little above the national figure of $805. However, only 4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the national average of 22.6%.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10% of residents, which is a little above the national figure of 8.8%. Those needing help with daily activities are at 3.7%, slightly below the national average.

Family life is a strong focus here, with 33.3% of people caring for children unpaid—well above the national average of 26.3%. Additionally, 6.4% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents make up 6.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This group is remarkably young, with a typical age of just 8 years.

Couples with children make up 55.1% of households, and the typical home contains 2.5 people, matching the state and national averages.

Every home in Inverlaw is a separate detached house, far above the national figure of 72.3%. Home ownership is strong, with 40% of homes owned outright, well above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 32% owning two and 24% owning three.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.6% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area, which is well below the national rate of 5.1%. Work is concentrated in agriculture, health care, and construction.

Inverlaw is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. This results in a walkability score of 0.0, far below the Queensland average.