Mona Mona

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 55.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia.

About 20.7% of people were born overseas, much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 31%, followed by Scottish and Australian heritage.

English is the only language used at home by nearly 90% of residents. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common religion, practiced by 58.6% of the population. Another 41.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Education levels are among the lowest for its level, with only 12.5% of people completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Income is far below the state and national figures, with the typical personal weekly income being just $366. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high, with 34.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 13.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community participation is low, as no residents report volunteering or doing significant unpaid housework. However, 12.5% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income of $312 is among the lowest at this level. The typical First Nations resident is 38, which is much older than others in the state.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at $90. Despite this, there are more people per bedroom (1.1) than in most other areas.

The area is entirely without public transport routes or stops, making it completely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 23.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 37.5% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.