Laidley North

The area is far younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 making up 24.8% of the population. First Nations people make up 9.4% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.5%), meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with German and Irish following.

English is the primary language for 87.2% of the community, while those using another language at home are far fewer than in the rest of Australia. Only 3.4% of residents use a language other than English.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion (46.7%), which is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.2%.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far lower than the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,267, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few people earn high incomes, with only 0.9% of individuals making $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 34.1% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 16.4% of residents.

Caregiving is a common activity, with 27.3% of people caring for children unpaid. Volunteer rates are lower than most similar areas, though they remain about the same as the state average.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this area, with a typical age of 17, making it noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. Year 12 completion for First Nations people is 44.8%, which is well above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. The area has a very high rate of one-parent families (33.6%), which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 99% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very common at 64.6%, while outright home ownership is among the lowest at this level.

The community is highly car-dependent, with 64.5% of workers commuting by car. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes available in the area.

This is a highly mobile population, with 66.9% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 27.4% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and most are employed in construction or retail.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.