Millmerran Downs

The area is far older than the national figure, with 37.9% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (6.8%) compared to Queensland's 4.6%.

English ancestry is the most common at 50.5%, followed by Australian at 36.9%. About 17.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure.

English is the main language for 79.6% of the community. While 6.8% of people use another language at home—higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

Over half of residents identify as Christian (54.4%). Those with no religion make up 36.9% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 3.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Only 21.5% of residents completed Year 12, far below the Queensland figure of 57.1%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $693 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, and 80.2% of people earn under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common here; 49.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 17.5% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.7% providing care, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 10.4%.

The First Nations community is smaller than about 56% of similar areas. The typical personal income for First Nations people is $317, which is far below the national figure.

Living alone is common, with 32.6% of people in single-person homes, well above the state average. This contributes to a lower-than-usual density of 2.2 people per home.

Home ownership is high, with 47.8% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Most residents live in separate houses, though 30.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is among the lowest at this level.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 24.0%. The unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 39.1%.

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