Lowmead

The area is much older than most, with 30.2% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 11.7%, a figure well below the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 8.9%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 41.3% of the community has no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.4%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 17.7% have completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level; the typical household earns $880 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A long-term health condition affects 24.0% of people, which is well below the national average. However, 5.6% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure higher than most areas.

Volunteerism is high at 20.5%, well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 20.5% of people providing care, which is among the highest for this level.

First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 47, far older than the national figure of 24, and their personal income is far below the national average.

One-parent families are far more common here than in most areas, at 26.4%. Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.1 people, a little below the national average.

Every home in Lowmead is a separate house, and 56.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $150.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. However, 31.1% of workers operate from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 19.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Unemployment is very high at 17.4%, far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which accounts for 36.1% of jobs.

Lowmead is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the Queensland average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.