McIlwraith

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52 and 27.7% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.9% of the population, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, German, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. No one reports using another language or speaking little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 58.9% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.1% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average of 41.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 34% of residents completing Year 12 and 7.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are far below state and national levels.

Incomes are much lower than typical for the state and nation. The typical weekly family income is $1,292, and only 3.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 35.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This helps explain why 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure a little above the national average.

Local residents are very active in unpaid work, with 30.4% doing over 15 hours of housework and 15.5% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average. Additionally, 6.4% have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 7.4% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is notably young, with a typical age of just 14 years.

Couples without children are the most common household type at 43.5%. Relatively few people live alone (17.4%), which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.5% of homes. Ownership is high, with 52.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 66.7% of workers commute by driving.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.2% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Work is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (24.4%), followed by manufacturing and mining. However, the rate of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 50%.

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