Nanum

This is a very young community where the typical resident is 29, far younger than the national figure of 38. It has a high proportion of children and a much larger share of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state or national average. English and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 82.2% of people. While more residents use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still well below the Queensland average.

Over half of the population, 51.5%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Year 12 completion is a little above the state average, though a far lower share of adults hold a bachelor degree compared to the rest of Australia. Many of the most common qualifications are in engineering.

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with typical weekly family earnings of $3,120. A quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the national figure.

Residents are generally very healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing far less often than in the rest of the state.

Many more people here care for children unpaid than in most areas. However, volunteering and providing other types of unpaid care are much less common.

The First Nations community is strong and successful, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and household incomes far above the national average.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 68.6% of families, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Renting is very common at 62.9%, and typical weekly rents of $530 are among the highest for similar areas. Most homes are separate houses, though they are smaller than the state average.

Most people drive to work, and 45.8% of homes have two vehicles. Working from home is far less common here than across Australia.

The population is highly mobile, with 58.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average.

The area has a very strong job market, with 78.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in mining, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.3%.

While almost every home is within a short walk of groceries and health services, the area is mostly car-dependent and lacks easy walking access to parks or schools.