Jollys Lookout

This is a family-heavy area where 31.5% of residents are children under 15, far above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the Queensland average, and the area has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than most similar places.

While 89% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 20.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home here, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, figures that are far below the state and national averages.

A huge majority of residents report having no religion, at 69.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 50% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This high level of education is reflected in a very high school completion rate of 76%.

Incomes are very high here; more than half of all households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,374 is far above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents enjoy good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.3%) and mental health conditions (4.1%) compared to the rest of the state.

Community involvement is very high, with 37% of people volunteering and 51.9% caring for children unpaid, both figures being far above the national average.

There are five First Nations people in the area, including a group with a typical personal income of $1,024, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household, and couples with children make up 69.4% of families.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 64% of which are owned outright—far above the national average of 31%. There are no renters in the community.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 100% of households owning a vehicle. This is consistent with the fact that 37.9% of people work from home, a much higher rate than the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with 30% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is strong, with 69% of people employed full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work as managers or professionals in health and construction.

The neighborhood is not walkable due to its steep terrain and a total lack of nearby shops, schools, or transport, leaving residents entirely dependent on their cars.