Kilcoy

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 19% of the population, and about 19.4% are seniors, which is a little above the national figure.

Overseas birth is common here, with 28.3% born outside Australia, a rate well above the Queensland average. Filipino ancestry is particularly strong, representing 20.1% of the community.

Language diversity is high, with 22.3% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. This is consistent with the high proportion of residents born in the Philippines.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.2% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,354, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate well below the state average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 7.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.5%.

Community participation is lower than in most similar areas, with fewer people providing unpaid care or doing significant amounts of unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19. While Year 12 completion is well above the national figure, typical personal income is much lower.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group, accounting for 58% of all households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.4% of dwellings. While 33.5% of homes are owned outright, renting is much more common here than in most similar areas.

Car travel is the primary way to get around, with only 0.9% using public transport to commute. Very few people work from home, at just 4.0%, which is far below the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are among the highest at this level, at 51.2%.

Manufacturing is the major local employer, accounting for 38.9% of jobs. Labourers make up the largest occupational group at 36.8%.

The town is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries and schools. However, there are no public transport stops within a short walk.