Kaban

This is a young community where 30.9% are children under 15, a figure far above the national average. First Nations people make up 25.5% of the population, and there is a high rate of de facto relationships at 31.0%.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.3% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is well below the national average.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure about the same as the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.1% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state and national figures.

Residents report fewer long-term health issues than most Australians, with only 16.0% having a chronic condition and no one reporting a mental health condition.

Domestic responsibilities are high here, as 36.5% of people provide unpaid childcare and 33.8% spend over 15 hours a week on housework, both figures far above the national average.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community. While their household income is far above the national figure, the typical personal income is far below and the median age is much younger at 16.

Homes are large, with 3.5 people per household, which is well above the national figure. Over 63% of families are couples with children, and only 11.5% of people live alone.

Every home in Kaban is a separate house, and 80.8% have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is high at 38.5%, though typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport options and every home owning at least one vehicle. Many households have three or more cars.

The population is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below that of Queensland and Australia.

The local workforce is centered on agriculture, forestry and fishing, and education. There is currently no unemployment in the community.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.