Maaroom

The area is far older than the national average, with 53.4% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 1.6% of the population, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

English ancestry is the most common at 50.6%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage. About 15.0% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with 92.7% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 1.2% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 53.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 38.1% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 20.2% of residents completing Year 12. Just 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $734. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and 65.0% of individuals earn under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common here, with 57.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 11.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 18.5% of people providing such support. There is also a strong history of service, as 8.5% of residents served in the Defence Force, well above the national figure.

There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 57, far older than the national figure of 24.

Small households are the norm, with 38.0% of people living alone. Couples without children make up 81.3% of families, and the typical home holds only 1.7 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 63.6% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are far below the national average at $220.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

About 38.1% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 20.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Among those employed, manufacturing and accommodation and food services are the main industries.

While 93.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.