Mitchell

The community is older than the national figure, with 25.4% of people aged 65 and over. There is a significant First Nations presence, as 12.4% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the Queensland average.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia (84.1%), and those born overseas make up only 5.2%, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Residents are more likely to be religious than those in the rest of the state; 58.2% identify as Christian, while those with no religion are well below the national figure at 30.1%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 32.3% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are well below the national figure across the board, with a typical household earning $955 a week. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the Queensland average of 20.2%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 6.9% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a standout feature, with 22.7% of residents volunteering, a rate well above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents face significant economic gaps, with a typical personal income of $428, which is well below the Queensland figure of $563.

Living arrangements are unusual compared to the state, as 35.2% of people live alone—far above the Queensland average of 24.7%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (94.1%), and many are owned outright (43.4%). Typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure, sitting at just $170.

The town is entirely dependent on cars for commuting, with no one using public transport. However, 8.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.9% moving in the last five years, far below the Queensland rate of 44.8%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 63.4%, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score well below the state average. While there are no public transport stops, over half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.