Kuttabul

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas, at 6.2%. While the typical resident is far older than the national figure, 16% of the population are children under 15.

This is a community with deep roots in Australia and the UK, as 83.2% were born in Australia. Only 8.8% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 91.9% of residents using it at home. This is consistent with the low number of overseas-born residents, as only 1.7% of people use another language at home.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian (55.2%). The proportion of people with no religion is 35.9%, which is well below the Queensland figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 40.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Income levels are notably high, with 28.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical household income of $1,887 is a little above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents generally report good health, with 25.2% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the state figure of 28.8%. Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Family care is a priority here, as 28% of people provide unpaid child care, a figure slightly above the national average. About 12.1% of the community provide other forms of unpaid care.

First Nations people in Kuttabul are far better off financially than the state average, with a typical household income of $3,250. They are also more likely to have finished Year 12 than First Nations people elsewhere.

Homes tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per household. Most are family homes, as 60.5% of households consist of couples with children, while only 19.1% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 97.1% of all dwellings. Large homes are common, with 83% having three or more bedrooms, and 36.5% of these are owned outright.

Car use is essential here, as 97.9% of homes own at least one vehicle. Almost no one uses public transport for commuting, and only 8.8% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 25.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is high at 64.6%, which is well above the national figure. The local workforce is concentrated in mining, construction, and education.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school or grocery store.