Knapp Creek

The community is significantly older than most areas, with a typical age of 54. Children under 15 make up only 5.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 22% of residents were born overseas, which is similar to the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 100% of the community using it.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.6%. Those with no religion make up 35.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Residents are highly qualified, with 26.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure well above the state average. Most people have completed Year 12, and many hold diplomas or postgraduate degrees.

This is a high-earning area where 31% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical household incomes are also higher than those in most other areas.

A high proportion of people need help with daily activities at 10.2%, which is well above the national average. However, those with long-term health conditions are fewer than in most other areas.

Community spirit is high, with 20.4% of people volunteering. A large number of residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework, far exceeding state and national levels.

First Nations residents are older than most elsewhere, with a typical age of 58. However, their typical personal and household incomes are far below the national figures.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 44.8% of people live alone, which is far above the state average. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home is a separate detached house, and none are rented. While 69% of homes have three or more bedrooms, this is actually lower than in most other areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available and a long drive time of 142 minutes to the city. This helps explain why 25.8% of people work from home, a rate well above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are spread across agriculture, construction, and retail. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is much lower than in most other areas.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.