Laidley South

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar places. While the typical age is far older than the state and national average of 38, children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people than the national figure. Those with Australian and English ancestry are the most common groups.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state averages for language diversity.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. The percentage of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,446, which is a little below the national figure. People earning $2,000 or more a week are well below the national average, and only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A higher number of people live with long-term health conditions compared to the national average. Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework. Notably, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is among the highest at this level, well above the national figure.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of 17.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. While 61.1% of households are couples with children, a higher than average 27.1% of people live alone.

Separate houses make up 96.9% of all dwellings, a figure far above the national average. Home ownership is strong, with 34.4% of homes owned outright, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as the percentage of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.

About 52.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Common industries for local workers include retail and agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.