Kinkuna

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 48. While it has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (7.6%) than the national average, there are very few seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.3% were born overseas. Those with overseas ancestry are most commonly English, Italian, German, or Irish.

About 13.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. This is higher than in many similar areas, and those who speak little or no English are among the highest at this level.

Christianity is the most common faith at 66.7%. The proportion of people reporting no religion (31.4%) is well below the national figure.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 40.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Queensland figure of 57.1%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical household earns $1,281 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are less likely to have long-term health conditions than most people, though 10.5% report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

A high proportion of people (29.8%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 19, and their typical income is far below the national figure.

Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per dwelling. About 27.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

Nearly every home (95.5%) is a separate house, a rate far above the national figure. Rent is far below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $200.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. 51% of people drive to work, while 17.6% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 15.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 41.2% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average, though the unemployment rate (7.5%) is also a little above the national figure.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.