Lochington

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 making up 23.4% of the population. This is a family-oriented area where 71.3% of residents are married.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.3% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with overseas ancestry most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish roots.

English is the sole language used in all homes, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the national average for language diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.6%. Only 23.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below both the Queensland and national averages.

Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 44.1% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Qualifications are heavily weighted towards agriculture and environment, reflecting the local industry.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical household earning $2,416 a week. A third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far above the national figure.

The community is in excellent health, with only 7.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average, and no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 33.0% of people helping out, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also a priority for 35.1% of residents.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.5 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.7% of houses owned outright. The vast majority of homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is very low at $73.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 55.2% of homes having four or more vehicles. However, 53.2% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.4% of people have moved house in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 84.0% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly 75% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for most residents.