Kia Ora

Seniors make up 29.4% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%. This is balanced by a high number of children under 15, who account for 22% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 12.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with European roots are most common, led by Australian, English, and Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 88.5% of the population. Only 1.4% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views are split nearly evenly, with 49.1% identifying as Christian and 42.2% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.7% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,125. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high, as 34.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.2% need help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 10.6%, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%. About 17.2% of the community also do volunteer work.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community. Those identified as First Nations are typically older than the state average and have a personal income far below the national figure.

Living arrangements vary, with 31.3% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. However, couples with children still make up 59.2% of families.

Most people live in separate houses, and 42.5% own their homes outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Weekly rents are well below the national average at $250.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Public transport stops are non-existent, and the drive time to the city is 125 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, as 29.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 65.8%, fewer adults are working or looking for work overall compared to the state average. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries.

Walking to local services is nearly impossible, as no homes are within 15 minutes of groceries, parks, or health services. This makes the area entirely dependent on cars.