Norwin

The community is older than the state and national figures, with 20% of residents aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other similar areas.

Everyone in this area was born in Australia, which is far below the national and state figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, German, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55%, while only 10% of residents report having no religion, which is among the lowest figures for this level.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are most common in agriculture and the environment.

Typical household and personal incomes are well above the national and state figures, though no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy good health, with a far lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the rest of Australia.

Volunteering is common, with a rate well above the national average. A higher number of people also provide unpaid childcare and have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is about the same as the state average, though the typical age of 44 is far older than the national figure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Homes in Norwin are larger than most, with 3.4 people per home. Couples with children make up the vast majority of families.

Rent is a little lower than the Queensland average, with a typical weekly cost of $298.

The area is very remote, with a long drive time to the city and no public transport stops. This helps explain why 46.2% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, as only 13% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 84.6% of the workforce. However, the unemployment rate is 13.2%, which is well above the state and national averages.

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