Lefthand Branch

Residents are far older than those in the typical Queensland community, with 34.8% aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 7.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 82.6% of people were born in Australia, 14.5% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by German.

English is the only language used at home, with 100% of residents speaking it. This means the area has far fewer people using another language at home compared to the national average.

The community is mostly Christian, with 65.2% identifying with the faith. Those with no religion make up 34.8%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A small number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, at 14.1%, which is far below the national figure. Only 28.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 57.1%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,149 a week. This is well below the Queensland figure of $1,675.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 42.0% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 15.9%.

Unpaid housework is common, with 32.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the state average. However, the number of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and the average household size of 2.2 people is a little below the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 69.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Every single home in the area has three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the fact that 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 16.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas at 65.8%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or in public administration and safety.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.