McDesme

Families with children are common here, as 21.7% of residents are under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite Italian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.0% of residents using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Faith plays a significant role in the community, with 75.2% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Qualifications are largely practical, with 50% of adults holding a Certificate III or IV. Those with a bachelor's degree or higher make up only 7.8%, which is far below the national average.

The community is relatively prosperous; the typical personal weekly income is $930, which is a little above the national figure. Typical household incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with 24.0% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Local engagement is very high, with 24.4% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 30.2% of residents caring for children.

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

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. Most families are couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common than in other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 83.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, as only 11.5% of households rent, far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and many have three or more.

This is a very stable community where only 14.4% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is strong, with 65.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly 30% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.