Millmerran

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and national figures of 38. Seniors make up 24.9% of the population, a figure well above most similar areas.

While most residents were born in Australia, 14% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Scottish ancestries are common after Australian.

About 10.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 62.7% of people identifying as Christian. Only 24.3% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 34.5% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,181 a week. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national 22.6%.

Health needs are high here, as 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also much more common than in most areas.

Volunteering is slightly more common than in the rest of the state, with 17% of people pitching in. However, rates of unpaid care for children and other people are lower than most areas.

There are 74 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 23. Unemployment for this group is 15.6%, which is well above the national average of 12.3%.

Many residents live alone—31% of households—which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Separate houses make up 92.1% of dwellings, far above the national average. Rent is well below the national figure at $240 a week, and 38.2% of homes are owned outright.

The area relies heavily on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Only 3.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21%.

Migration is high, with 39.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are very common, at 32.9%, which is far above the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the largest industry, employing 21.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is well above the national average, though fewer adults overall are working or looking for work.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools. However, there are no public transport stops within the area.