McIntosh Creek

The area is noticeably younger than most, with children under 15 making up 22.0% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common at 11.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.9% born overseas, a figure far below both the Queensland and national averages.

English is the dominant language, with 94.2% of people using it at home and no residents reporting little or no English skills.

A majority of the community does not identify with a religion, at 52.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with 46.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 13.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Personal incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $596, though typical household income is about the same as the state average at $1,625.

While long-term health conditions are less common than elsewhere, 7.5% of people need help with daily activities and 9.8% have a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is common here, with 30.5% of people caring for children and 14.8% providing other unpaid care, both figures well above the national average.

First Nations residents are notably young, with a typical age of 19, and their household incomes are far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area consists entirely of detached houses, all of which have at least three bedrooms, with 62.0% of homeowners paying off a mortgage.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle.

The area has seen high movement recently, with 51.7% of the population moving into the locality in the last five years.

Job activity is high, as 68.8% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

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