North Johnstone

The population is far older than the state and national figure, with a typical age of 54. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.4% of the community, which is far above the 17% seen across Queensland and Australia.

About 16.4% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the Queensland average of 22.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 92.5% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 58.2% of residents identify as Christian. Another 41.8% report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.1% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national rate of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $1,649 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result far below the national average.

Health challenges are much higher here than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 38.8% of people, and 9% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the state and national figures.

This is a very active community for volunteering, with 33.3% of people helping out, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Providing unpaid care is also common, affecting 36.8% of residents.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. However, the very small number of First Nations people recorded have a typical personal income of $1,875, which is far above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples, and 59.6% have children. People per home is 2.7, which is higher than most similar areas, while only 15.4% of people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Ownership is very high, with 65.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%, and no one in the community rents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport. However, 36.7% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national average of 21%.

Residents are very settled, with only 7.4% moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 52.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national rate. Despite this, there is no unemployment in the community.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.