Moonford

Children under 15 make up 28.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the area has so many people in de facto relationships and a typical age of 38, matching the state and national averages.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 1.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below that of Queensland and Australia.

English is the dominant language, and only 1.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Many residents identify as Christian, while the proportion of people with no religion is 25.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 41.5% of residents completed Year 12, and 16.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the state average.

Household wealth varies, but 28.3% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average. Typical weekly personal income is $675, which is a little below the national figure.

The community is remarkably healthy, with only 16.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

Participation is very high, with 28.2% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also much more common here than in most other areas.

First Nations residents are few in number, and their typical age is far younger than the state average at just 13 years.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and very few people living alone. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children.

Every home in Moonford is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than the national average at a typical $190 per week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport available. This is reflected in the fact that 25.7% of people work from home, well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average.

Employment is strong, with 67.5% of adults working or looking for work. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 33.8% of the workforce.

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