Maalan

The area has a high proportion of children and no residents aged 65 or over. Most of the adults are married, and the typical age of 41 is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. People most commonly identify with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

A large majority of people here report having no religion, which is far above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Educational qualifications are much lower than average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 13.6% completing Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,124, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

While very few people need help with daily activities, the rate of mental health conditions is far above the national average at 19.2%.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 40.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. However, no residents are recorded as volunteers.

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

The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the average across Queensland and Australia.

Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with 0.90 people per bedroom. The typical weekly rent is $275, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely without public transport, with no routes or stops available for residents.

About 30.8% of the population moved here in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average.

Only 45.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national averages.

Maalan is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk and a steep average terrain slope of 13.8%.