Mapleton

Mapleton is far older than the state and national averages, with 36.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.7%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

English ancestry is the most common at 51%, followed by Australian and Scottish roots. While 21.8% of people were born overseas, this is about the same as the Queensland average.

English is the primary language for 88% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religion is split almost evenly, with 44.9% of residents identifying as Christians and 41.2% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the state figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average, although Year 12 completion is well below the state figure.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,089. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.7% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is high at 23.1%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and a significant number of former Defence Force members.

The First Nations population is slightly smaller than the state average, and the typical person is noticeably older at 30. Weekly personal income for this group is far below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. Over half of all households are couples without children, and 29.5% of people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 53.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, which make up 86.4% of all dwellings.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 51.6% of workers drive and there are no public transport stops. However, 20.1% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

About 37.5% of residents moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are low at 2.5%.

A much smaller proportion of the population is working or looking for work compared to most areas. Many of those who are employed work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.4. While many homes are within walking distance of health services and groceries, the steep terrain makes walking more difficult.