Ipswich

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the population, which is well above the national average, while children under 15 are well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 36.3%. About 15.8% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 78.6% of the community. While 7.9% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religion is split almost evenly, with 41.1% identifying as Christian and 40.8% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the Queensland figure.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 16.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, at 45.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $1,134 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746, and personal weekly income is also well below the national average.

Health challenges are very common here, with 38.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 16.4% of residents.

Unpaid work is less common here than in most areas, with much lower rates of people caring for children or doing housework. However, there is a much higher presence of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 189 residents. This group faces tough challenges, including an unemployment rate of 26.9%, which is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 42.2% of people living alone—far above the national average. One-parent families are also among the highest at this level, making up 24.8% of households.

Renting is very common, with 55% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Many homes are small, as 58.4% have fewer than three bedrooms, far below the national average.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 39 stops and 42 routes serving the area. This helps explain why 18.3% of homes have no car, a figure far above the national average.

The area is quite mobile, with 43.9% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, alongside a higher-than-average number of recent overseas arrivals.

Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 11.8% that is well above the national figure. Only 46.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average.

This is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 8.5. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and 96.5% are close to health services, far exceeding state averages.