Miallo

The community is older than the state and national figures, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, each at 35.5%.

While English is the main language for 81% of people, the proportion using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the national average.

Religious views are about the same as across Queensland, with 44.1% of people identifying as Christian and 40.9% reporting no religion.

Qualifications are far below the national average, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 44.9% completing Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,386 a week, which is well below the national figure. Households earning $3,000 or more per week are less common here than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas, with only 23.6% of residents reporting one.

More people provide unpaid care and do significant housework than in most similar areas, though the proportion of people caring for children is well below the state figure.

First Nations people make up 5.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Half of this group speaks a First Nations language, a rate far above the national average.

Families with children make up 51.5% of households, while one-parent families are well below the state and national averages.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 95.1% of homes being separate dwellings. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 44.1%.

Car travel is the primary way to get around, as 68% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national figure, and no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is well below the state and national figures. People work across a range of fields, including agriculture, health care, and retail.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.