Lamb Island

The population is far older than the national figure, with 39.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 4.6% of the community, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

About 25% of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 44.2%, followed by Australian, Scottish, and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 84.7% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half the community (46.6%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.5%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with only 41% of residents having completed Year 12. Just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is among the lowest at this level, at $667, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 47.8% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Roughly 13% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 17.3% of people providing care, which is much higher than most areas. There is also a notably high rate of former Defence Force members at 5%.

The First Nations community is older than most, with a typical age of 50. Typical personal income for First Nations people is $374, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Almost half of all homes (48.9%) are occupied by a single person, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This contributes to a very low typical household size of 1.7 people.

Home ownership is high, with 52.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are lower than the national figure at $240.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 19.1% of homes having no motor vehicle, far above the national figure. However, 21.4% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.8% of the population.

Only 27.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 12.7%, well above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no groceries, health services, or schools within walking distance.