Jardine

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. There are very few children and seniors compared to most areas, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, a rate far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the main language, though a small number of people use another language at home. This is still far below the national figure.

About 46% of residents identify as Christian, while 33.3% report no religion. This proportion of non-religious people is well below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and only 35.1% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical household and personal incomes are a little above the national and state figures. However, the proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week is well below the national average.

Residents here are very healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being far below the national figures. No one in the area reports needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, though volunteering and providing unpaid care are among the lowest levels seen at this level.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who are present are far older and earn a personal income far above the national figure.

Homes in Jardine are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. This is well above the national average and consistent with the fact that over 71% of families are couples with children.

Rental prices are among the lowest seen at this level, far below the national figure. Typical monthly home loan payments are also well below the state and national averages.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Only 8.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 16.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national and state averages.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, and there is currently no unemployment. Most people work in construction, mining, or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.