Moorland

The community is notably older than most areas, with a typical age of 51 and far fewer children than the state and national figures. About 18.3% of residents are seniors, and there is a slightly higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Only 11.3% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population identifies as Christian (46.5%), while 40.5% report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 37.1% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.7% of the population.

Typical household incomes are about the same as the state figure, though family incomes are a little below the Queensland average. Only 12.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the national average.

While 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, the community is generally healthy, with long-term health and mental health conditions occurring much less often than in most other areas.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas, and only 10% of residents provide unpaid care. However, there is a higher proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force compared to the national average.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the state average with a typical age of 36. Both personal and household incomes for First Nations residents are well below the national figures.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. The area has a high proportion of couples with children (50.4%) and far fewer people living alone than in most other parts of the country.

Every home in Moorland is a separate house, and 85.1% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at only 3%, while 38.6% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 68.2% owning three or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.8% moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 66.2%. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry and fishing, which accounts for 26.2% of jobs.

Moorland is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.