Irvingdale

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. Families with children are common here, as the proportion of people under 15 is higher than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. Those with heritage from England, Germany, and Scotland make up a large part of the community.

English is the main language spoken at home for 82.2% of residents. While more people here use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the Australian average.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 67.5% of residents identifying with it. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below both the Queensland and national figures.

A smaller number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most areas, falling far below the national average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and about 47.2% finished Year 12.

Earnings are high here, with typical personal weekly incomes well above the national figure. Typical family and household incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions and a lower need for daily help than most other areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is slightly above the national figure.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.2% of people helping out, which is far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 4 people. This group is far older and earns much more than First Nations people typically do across Queensland and Australia.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area. About 21.8% of people live alone, which is slightly lower than the state average.

Every home in Irvingdale is a separate house, and 94.5% have three or more bedrooms. While rents are far below the national figure, typical monthly home-loan payments are well above average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no public transport available. Most people drive to work, and 12.6% work from home.

While 32.0% of residents moved in the last five years, this is far below the state average. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas make up 40.0% of the population, a figure far above the national average.

Full-time employment is very high at 77.9%, far above the national figure. Much of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with managers and labourers being the most common occupations.

The area has a walkability score of zero, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.