Isisford

Residents are far older than those in most other areas, with 28% aged 65 and over. This shift toward a senior population is reflected in a lower proportion of children, at 13.8%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and only 6.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 93.1% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Religious ties are stronger here than in most areas, with 61.9% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 29.8% of the population, a figure well below the national average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.7% of residents completing Year 12 and just 7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most common in engineering and agriculture.

Typical incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,036 a week. Only 6.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.7% of people. However, mental health conditions are reported at 4.1%, which is much lower than most areas.

Volunteerism is a standout feature of the town, with 40.3% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the population. First Nations personal income is far above the national figure, though household income remains well below.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 31.8% of households. This is well above the national figure, and typical homes are smaller with only 2.2 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is exceptionally low, with a typical weekly payment of just $95.

The town is highly car-dependent, though 26% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

About 36.6% of the population moved in the last five years, which is a lower rate than seen in Queensland and Australia overall.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is very high at 80.8%, which is far above the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the state average. While some health services are within a 15-minute walk, most groceries and schools are further away.