Kennedy

Kennedy is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 51 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the vast majority share English, Australian, or Irish ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

While 7.4% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national average. Almost everyone in the community speaks English.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.2% have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 22.2% of people completing Year 12 and very few holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household earning $850, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health struggles are much more common here than in other areas, with 34.6% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9.6% needing help with daily activities.

Many residents spend a significant amount of time on unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, and 27.8% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national average. Typical personal incomes for First Nations residents are much lower than the state average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. Roughly half of all homes are occupied by couples, either with or without children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 41.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Weekly rents and mortgage payments are far below the state and national averages.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of Queensland.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, and while full-time employment is higher than in most areas, the unemployment rate is also much higher than the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, as there are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.