Laidley

The community is notably older than the state and national averages, with 29.2% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 6.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (11.9%) compared to the rest of the country.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About 48.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.9% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 34% of residents having completed Year 12 and 7.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are far below the national average, with the typical household earning $939 a week and only 5.6% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, as 43.8% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members (6.6%) and more people providing unpaid care than most other similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively large, though it faces significant challenges with an unemployment rate of 22.5%, which is far above the national average.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 33.6% of people living alone and a very high rate of one-parent families at 27.5%.

Most people live in separate houses, and while 35.3% of households rent, those with mortgages pay much lower typical monthly payments than the national average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, and very few people (6.8%) work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.4% of residents having moved in the last five years.

Employment is low, with only 41% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 10.2% that is well above the national figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and health services, though access to parks and groceries is lower than the state average.