Maidenwell

The typical resident is 55, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.0% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than the national figures, with the usual household earning $979 and the usual person earning $508. Only 5.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 41.4% of people. This is far above the national average, and 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

The community is highly engaged, with 21.8% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 11.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are 5 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,125, which is far above the national figure of $540.

People often live alone or in couples without children, and 32.2% of residents live by themselves. This is much higher than the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 55.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $145.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have two vehicles, and the drive time to the city is very long at 156 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 37.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services.