Laidley Creek West

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 21.7% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community. Only 2.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

More than half of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 32.2%, which is well below the Queensland figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal income is $579, which is well below the national figure. However, 24.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most areas.

Health needs are high here, with 35.7% of people living with a long-term condition and 7.7% needing help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 21.6% volunteering and 32.8% spending over 15 hours a week on unpaid housework. This is far above the state average.

The First Nations population is small, but their typical personal income of $1,199 is far above the state and national figures. The typical age for First Nations residents is 30, which is noticeably older than the national average.

Couples without children make up the largest group at 44.9%. Family sizes are typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, at only 10.3%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one vehicle. Most people drive, while 17.1% work from home.

About 37.5% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the state average.

Employment is strong, with 64% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries include education, health, and public administration.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.