Limestone Ridges

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and national figures. While there are fewer children and seniors than in most areas, there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships.

People born overseas make up 10.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home for 82.2% of residents. Only 2.2% of people use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 53.3% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.4%, which is well below the national figure.

The area has much lower levels of university qualifications than most areas, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical family income is $2,100 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is well below the national average at $1,375.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

More people here do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week than in the rest of the state. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most similar areas.

First Nations residents are far younger than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of just 8. Their typical personal income is $900, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 65.5% of families are couples with children and very few people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Home ownership is strong, with 41.3% owned outright, and renting is much lower than in most areas at just 6.5%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 22.4% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 65.7%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, which is far below the state average.