Mighell

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is older than most, with 21.2% of residents aged 65 or over.

People born overseas make up 18.5% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, India is the most frequent overseas birth place at 7.2%.

Around 15.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 10.2% of the population.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 44.4% of people identifying as Christian. Only 28.1% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 36.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Australian average of 58.8%.

Earnings are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $657. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the Queensland figure of 20.2%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35% of people living with a long-term condition. This is reflected in the 9.6% of residents who need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

While 13.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas, only 12.8% of residents volunteer. There is a notable history of service, with 5.1% of people having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people are a significant part of the area, with 47 residents. The typical person in this group is 29, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24, though unemployment is much higher at 19.0%.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 44.8% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why typical homes are small, with only 2.0 people per household.

Renters make up 46.1% of households, a figure far above the national average of 30.6%. Typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure, sitting at $218.

The area is highly car-dependent, as 16.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the Queensland average. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is consistent with a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 20.9% of the community.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 23.4% of the workforce. While full-time employment is slightly above the national figure, only 48.4% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.8. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, very few are near groceries or health services.