Meringandan

The area is much younger than most, with a typical resident aged 34 and a very low percentage of seniors. About 5.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 87.4% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.0%. Those with no religion make up 34.0% of the population, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 57.1% completed Year 12. While a higher number of people finished high school than in most similar areas, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far below the national average.

Families here tend to earn more than the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $2,233. Typical household incomes are also a little above the state and national averages.

Health profiles are similar to the wider population, though the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the state figure. Asthma is the most reported long-term condition.

This is a high-care community, where 36.7% of people provide unpaid childcare—far above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state. They also earn much more than the national average, with a typical personal income of $849.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a much lower rate of people living alone.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 94.4% have three or more bedrooms. While many have a mortgage, the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. A typical drive to the city takes 102 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 30.7% moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Residents are more likely to be working or looking for work than those in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is a little below the state and national figures, with many working in construction and education.

The neighborhood is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to health services or schools within 15 minutes.