Minden

Minden is a young community where the typical resident is 37, and children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. People aged 65 and over are less common here than in most similar areas.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 83.9% born here. This is far below the national average for overseas births, with only 10.3% of residents born in another country.

English is the primary language for 93.5% of the community. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 42.3% report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,725, which is about the same as the Queensland average. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 13.3% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are well above national levels.

Family and care duties are a major part of life here, with 32% of people caring for children unpaid, well above the national figure. Notably, 7.6% of residents served in the Defence Force, among the highest for its level.

The First Nations community in Minden is quite young, with a typical age of just 12 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and a very low number of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

The landscape is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.1% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 92.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 66.7% of workers drive themselves to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than across Australia.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.8%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail trade.

Minden is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.