Manyung

Residents here are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 48. Seniors make up 27.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most people were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the typical Queensland community. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.

About 43.4% of people identify as Christian, while 32.5% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 25.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week. Typical personal weekly income is $674, which is a little below the state average.

People here report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with 21.7% having one, which is well below the Australian figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common, with 20.5% of people helping out, well above the national rate. There is also a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.

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

Many people live alone—about 41.4%—which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is lower than in most areas.

Every single home is a separate house, and 58.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is also much lower than in most areas, at a typical $225 per week.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. Interestingly, 25% of people work from home, which is far above the Queensland average.

The population is quite stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While those who are employed are overwhelmingly full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas. The unemployment rate is also well above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.