Japoonvale

This is an older community where the typical resident is 55, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 30.8% of the population, which is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

People born overseas make up 14.0% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Queensland figure of 22.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

About 11.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religion is common here, with 41.1% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.4%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 26.3% nationally. Only 37.4% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,018, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $3,000 or more per week.

Daily living is harder for some here, as 7.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure of 5.8%. However, mental health conditions are much lower than most areas at 4.7%.

Volunteering is high at 20.2%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also do a lot of unpaid housework, with 35.1% spending 15 or more hours a week on it.

First Nations people make up 11.2% of the population, well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical First Nations person is 31, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Living alone is very common, with 37.0% of people in single-person homes, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This is consistent with the high number of seniors in the area.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 50.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. About 23.9% of workers work from home, which is higher than most areas.

The community is very stable, as only 18.3% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 69.6%, though only 48.9% of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.