Lockyer

A high proportion of the community is First Nations, at 10.1%, which is well above the national figure. The area is also very young, with children under 15 making up 27% of the residents, though the typical age of 43 is noticeably older than the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English, Scottish, and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with 91% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 42.7% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Personal incomes are much higher here than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,010. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

A little more than a quarter of residents have a long-term health condition, and 10.1% have a mental health condition, which is slightly above the national figure.

Community spirit is high, with 21.9% of people volunteering, well above the state average. There is also a very high rate of unpaid childcare, with 37% of people caring for children.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, though their typical personal income of $450 is well below the national figure.

The area has a high number of one-parent families at 20.3%, which is well above the national average. Most households consist of couples with children.

The community is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 83.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common than in the state, but typical weekly rents of $390 are slightly above the national figure.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Every household has at least one motor vehicle, and many have three or more.

About 36.4% of the population has moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages.

The local workforce is mostly in construction, manufacturing, and health care, with a very low unemployment rate of 0.0%. About 61.6% of adults are currently working or looking for work.

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