Lakeside

The community is notably older and more diverse in age than most areas, with a typical resident aged 50. However, children under 15 make up a huge 37.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and 0% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the Queensland average of 22.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 98.6% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

A higher number of people report having no religion (44.9%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 34.7% of people completing Year 12. Only 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning just $866 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 11.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is very common, with 44.9% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, far above the national figure of 20.7%. One in four residents also provides unpaid care.

First Nations people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is much older than the national average at 72 years old.

Household sizes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. While 31% of people live alone, there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Lakeside is a separate house, and 58.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. No one in the community rents their home.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. 80% of people drive to work, and 44.8% of homes have two vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 17.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A small number of adults (51%) are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is very high at 20%, and many residents work in agriculture or manufacturing.

Lakeside is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.