Melrose

The typical resident is 51, which is far older than the Queensland average of 38. About 23.1% of the community are seniors, and a very high 47.8% of residents are in de facto relationships.

While 66.7% of people were born in Australia, 15.4% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 61.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 15.4% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are very low; the usual weekly household income is $900, which is far below the Queensland figure of $1,675. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 7.7% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care and volunteering are less common than elsewhere, with only 11.5% of people volunteering, which is a little below the state figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though the typical age for this group is far younger than the state average at just 6 years old.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (69.0%) or couples without children (41.4%), while one-parent families are not present here.

Housing costs are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $175 and a typical monthly home loan payment of $548, both far below state and national figures.

There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, making residents entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 57.7%, which is well below the national average of 61.1%.

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