Nahrunda

The community is far older than the national figure, with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.3% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.7% of people using another tongue at home, which is well below the Queensland figure.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 46.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 42.0% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,468, which is a little below the national figure, while personal weekly incomes are lower than most areas at $630.

Health trends are typical for the region, with 28.6% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.9% reporting a mental health condition.

Residents are highly active in unpaid work, with 36.7% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly and 21.3% volunteering, both figures well above the national average.

First Nations households here earn much more than the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $2,749, though typical personal incomes are among the lowest at $250.

Homes are larger than usual, averaging 2.7 people, and the area has fewer people living alone compared to the rest of the country.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 97.0% of homes being detached and 56.1% owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and the typical drive time to the city is a very long 113 minutes.

There has been significant movement recently, with 48.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with a full-time employment rate of 53.3%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1 and no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.