Kinbombi

This is a far older community than the national average, with a typical age of 56 and nearly 30% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.8% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure of 18.7%.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 79.4% of people born in Australia. The proportion of people born overseas is only 8.8%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 91.2% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the 22.3% national average.

About 38.2% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation, accounting for 47.1% of the population.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 20% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Queensland figure of 57.1%.

Typical household income is $1,875 a week, which is a little above the Queensland average. However, personal incomes are much lower than most areas, with 60% of people earning under $650 a week.

About 8.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are common, with arthritis and heart disease each affecting 17.6% of residents.

Volunteering is high here, with 23.3% of people volunteering, well above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 13.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is far above the national figure of 2.8%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people currently recorded in the area. The small number of First Nations residents has a typical age of 54 and a typical personal income of $1,875, both far above national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 63% being couples without children. There are no one-parent families in the area, which is far below the national average of 14.1%.

Housing costs are very low compared to the rest of the country. The typical weekly rent is only $75, and typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,192, which is well below the national figure of $1,863.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

Movement into the area is lower than elsewhere, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 56.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 13.3%.