Lanskey

The community has a strong First Nations presence, with 15.8% of people being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the state and national figures. It is generally an adult population, with the typical resident aged 42 and far fewer children and seniors than most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 36.6%.

English is the main language for 78.2% of residents. While 5.0% use another language at home, this is still well below the Queensland average of 13.2%.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 41.6% identifying as Christian and 35.6% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than the state and national averages, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 29.5% completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, often in engineering or hospitality.

Incomes are very high, with 40.5% of households earning over $3,000 a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical personal weekly income of $979 is also much higher than most areas.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with fewer people needing help with daily activities (3.0%) and a much lower rate of mental health conditions (3.0%) compared to the state.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than elsewhere, though the area has a higher-than-average proportion of people who served in the Defence Force at 6.3%.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area, who are far older (typical age 36) and earn much lower personal incomes ($391) than First Nations people in the wider state or nation.

Living arrangements are unusual, with a very high 51.4% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Housing is dominated by rentals (51.4%) and 'other' dwelling types, with very few separate houses. Rents are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $188.

Vehicle use is mixed; while 50% of people drive to work, 21.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. Public transport use is also higher than usual at 8.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 76.0% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Mining is the primary industry, employing 26.0% of the workforce.

Lanskey is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.