Karumba

The community is far older than most areas, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.4%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 82.3% of residents. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, the figure is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 42.1% identifying as Christian and 41.7% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 24% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $974 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

A higher than average 30.8% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common. However, the rate of mental health conditions is lower than most areas.

The area has a higher rate of Defence Force veterans than most areas, at 5.2%. Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than the national average.

First Nations people make up 13.1% of the population, well above the national figure. This group has a typical personal income of $824, which is well above the national average for First Nations people.

Single-person households are very common, with 45.8% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%, resulting in a low average of 1.8 people per home.

Many residents have security in their housing, with 47% owning their home outright. This is far above the national average, while typical weekly rents of $220 are far below the national figure.

The town is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting via public transport. About 7.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 34.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.4% of the population.

Many residents work in accommodation and food (18.2%) or agriculture, forestry and fishing (13.8%). The percentage of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

While many residents can walk to groceries, the town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.3. There are no public transport stops available.