Mutarnee

The population is notably older than most areas, with 24.2% being seniors aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 11.7% of the community, which is well above the Queensland figure of 4.6%.

English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries. About 15.0% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language, though 9.2% of people use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas.

More than half of the community (50.8%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.2%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 25.8% of residents completing Year 12 and no one holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,292. Only 10.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.0% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than in most areas.

The community has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 6.8% of people having served, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of just 15, and a typical personal income of $425, which is far below the state and national figures.

One-parent families are far more common here (28.4%) than in most other areas. Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 47.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon, occurring in only 12.5% of households.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. However, a high 29.4% of workers work from home, far above the national average.

Movement into the area is lower than typical, with 30.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, compared to 40.7% nationally.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 51.0% of the workforce. About 55.0% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.