Lower Cowley

The typical resident is 45, and the area has a higher proportion of seniors than most other similar areas. About 22% of people are in a de facto relationship, which is far above the national figure.

Italian heritage is prominent here, with 36.4% of residents claiming Italian ancestry and 9.1% born in Italy. This contributes to the area's cultural profile, though only 9.1% of the population was born overseas, far below the national figure.

English is the primary language, but 10.9% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Italian is the most common second language at 14.5%.

About 67.3% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.4% of the community, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas; for example, 34.1% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. No one in the community holds a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household and personal incomes are much lower than most areas. A typical household earns $1,125 a week, which is well below the Queensland figure of $1,675.

Health challenges are common here, with 32.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 16.4%, and 14.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Defence Force veterans are well represented at 7.1%, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at just 7.1%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is well below the state and national figures.

Living arrangements vary widely, as 45% of people live alone—among the highest at this level—while 71.7% of families are couples with children. Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 50% owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also far below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $215.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 38.1% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21%.

The community 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%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 61.9% of workers. While full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 71.4%, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.