Linthorpe

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, though children under 15 make up a slightly higher share than usual at 20.4%. Most residents are married, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the Queensland average.

This is a very traditional community with 88.5% of people born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, German, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. A small number of residents speak little or no English.

Religious faith is common here, with 71.4% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 18.3%, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

A higher number of residents have completed a Certificate III or IV, though the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure. Qualifications are often in engineering, health, or management.

Typical personal incomes are higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure. Weekly family incomes are about the same as those in Queensland and Australia.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a much lower share of people reporting long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state. Similarly, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most areas.

This is a community that gives back, with a higher rate of volunteers and more people doing unpaid housework and childcare than in most areas. However, the rate of people providing other unpaid care is much lower than the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, though those who are present report personal and household incomes that are far above the Queensland and national figures.

Homes here are typically larger and contain more people, with 60% being couples with children. One-parent families are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.9% having three or more bedrooms. A far higher share of people own their homes outright compared to the national average, and renting is very uncommon.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and no one commutes via public transport. Many homes have multiple vehicles, and 23.2% of people work from home.

The community is very stable, with 23.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national and state trends.

Employment is strong, with a much higher share of adults working or looking for work than in most areas. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or construction.

Linthorpe is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no parks, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk for the vast majority of homes.