Majors Creek

The population is far older than the Queensland and national average, with 21.7% of residents aged 65 and over. This is reflected in a small youth population, as children under 15 make up only 13.8% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.6% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language spoken here, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.9%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.7% completing Year 12, both far below state and national levels.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Personal incomes are also around the national average, with a typical weekly income of $804.

Residents are less likely to need help with daily activities than people in other areas, and the rate of mental health conditions is also lower than the national average.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 29.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national figure. There is also a notably high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 5.3%.

The First Nations community is small, with 7 people. For this group, the typical personal income is $1,125, which is far above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 47.9% having children and 42.4% without. People living alone make up 16.9%, which is well below the national average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 96.6% of dwellings being detached. Renting is very uncommon at 10.2%, while 41.5% of homes are owned outright.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is consistent with the fact that every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 72.1%, far above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.