Kanigan

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident being 43. Around 23.8% of people are seniors, and First Nations people make up 8.4% of the population, which is well above the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common here. While 14% of the population was born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 84.6% of the community. Only 7.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Nearly half of the residents (47.6%) identify as Christian, while 43.4% have no religion, a figure slightly above the Queensland average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and far fewer completing Year 12 compared to the rest of the state.

Weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $1,124. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national trend.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 35.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and more people needing help with daily activities than the state average.

A high proportion of the community provides unpaid care or does significant housework. Additionally, 7.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than other groups with a typical age of 17. Their typical personal income is among the lowest in the region at $325 per week.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is often because 60% of the community consists of couples with children.

Housing is very stable, with 60% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Every single home is a separate detached house, and rent is far below the state average at $200 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no one commuting by bus or train. Most homes have two or more vehicles to manage the long 131-minute drive to the city.

The community is relatively stable, although 39.5% of people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local economy is heavily tied to agriculture, forestry, and fishing. However, the unemployment rate is 17.9%, which is far above the national figure.

Walking is difficult due to the steep terrain and a total lack of nearby shops, schools, or health services. The area has a walkability score of zero, meaning residents must rely on cars for all needs.