Kulgun

The area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While the typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than across the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 96.2% of the community. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is among the highest for its level and well above the Queensland average.

About 38.5% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. The majority of the remaining population identifies as Christian.

Kulgun has a highly qualified workforce, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. This is consistent with the high proportion of people who completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state figure, though typical personal weekly incomes are a little below. A small group of residents earns a high income, with 13.6% making $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

More people here live with a long-term health condition or a mental health condition than in most similar areas. About 6.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state average.

Unpaid care is very common here; 21.6% of people provide unpaid care, a figure far above the state average. The area also has a very high rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the country.

There are four First Nations people living in the area. The typical age for this group is 16, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes in Kulgun are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home, well above the state average. Most households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 87.1% of homes being detached. Outright home ownership is far more common here than in the rest of Australia, and no one in the area is renting.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

About 36.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is a higher rate than in most similar areas, though lower than the state average.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in public administration, health, or education.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.