Mackenzie River

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up about 17.9% of the population, the area has a very low proportion of seniors and virtually no de facto relationships.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91.7% born here and only 4.8% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with overseas roots predominantly claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is high here; 72.6% of people identify as Christian. The 20.2% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, though those with a bachelor degree or higher are far below the national average. Qualifications are most common in agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are high, with 21.1% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is $900, and 28.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The population is remarkably healthy, with only 22.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

While unpaid childcare and housework are less common than in other areas, 19.7% of people provide some form of unpaid care. Volunteering is also well above the national average at 22.5%.

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

The community is split between couples with children (55.4%) and people living alone (34.4%). The proportion of people living alone is well above the national average, yet households typically hold 2.6 people.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 9.4%, while 43.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no one commuting by bus or train. Over half of the workforce (50.9%) works from home, and 36.4% of homes have four or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 23.2% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is exceptionally active, with 81.7% of adults working or looking for work and 0.0% unemployment. Most of the community works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.