Nerimbera

The population is notably older than the Queensland and national typical age of 38, though it has a much higher share of children under 15 (22.1%) than most areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.8%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents (7.4%) than the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the country, as those with no religion (35.1%) are well below the national figure of 38.9%. About half the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the national figure.

Incomes are well below the national and state averages, with a typical household earning $1,333 a week. Only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here, with 32.6% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Community contribution is very high, with 21.6% of people volunteering and 20.3% providing unpaid care, both well above national levels. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is relatively small in number (19 people) but is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 56. Household incomes for First Nations people are well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger and hold more people, with a typical 2.7 people per home. Nearly half the community consists of couples with children, and very few people (18.6%) live alone compared to the national average.

Every home in Nerimbera is a separate house, and 51.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon at 11.3%, and typical mortgage payments are well below the national average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 66.4% of workers drive themselves to their jobs.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years (28.6%) compared to the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.6%) than the national average of 61.1%. The most common industries for locals are manufacturing and mining, with many working as technicians, tradespeople, or machinery operators.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.